downward

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The comments came as bitcoin prices crashed from an October peak above $126,000, fueling anxieties that any potential bitcoin sales by the company could intensify the downward pressure on bitcoin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

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

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

“That’s preposterous!” she said, her breath pushing so much air that Nathan could feel the force pressing his head downward.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young