downward

Example Sentences

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While the downward trend looks like a story of a presidency in perpetual trouble, political scientists see a more complicated picture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Fasting blood glucose trended downward across groups, and several lipid related measures also improved.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The U.S. economy grew at a 1.6% annual rate in the first quarter, a downward revision from a prior 2% estimate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

This was down from an earlier estimate of 2.0 percent, with the pullback "primarily reflecting downward revisions to investment and consumer spending," the department added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Clinging to the tree trunk with both arms, she let her feet dangle downward.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret