downward

Example Sentences

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Pollution from U.S. power plants rose last year, a rare uptick in an otherwise long-term downward trend, partly because of more coal being burned to generate electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, Lagarde warned that public perception of prices remains higher than official data suggests, adding downward pressure to sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal

He sat up on his tail end, as stiff as a broom handle, with his small front paws bent downward.

From Literature

He noted consumer spending drove 2025 growth, not AI, and rate cuts require clear downward inflation later this year.

From Barron's

He noted consumer spending drove 2025 growth, not AI, and rate cuts require clear downward inflation later this year.

From Barron's