downward

Example Sentences

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“There’s just not been that much supply in the market in a long time, and so it’s another downward pressure on the equity market as a whole.”

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

The commission predicted growth in 2026 will be 1.1 percent for the European Union as a whole, another downward revision to the previous forecast of 1.4 percent.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A slower rate of price increases for food - particularly chocolate and meat products - added to the downward pressure on inflation, he added.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Ostrover and Lipschultz had taken out personal loans backed by around 76 million shares, raising concerns about potential margin calls and continued downward pressure on the stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

When it cleared, Nathan saw rows of rock spires on the ceiling that pointed downward like fangs.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young