downward

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As a final insult in this downward spiral, this spring Moreno amazingly told the Orange County Register that for his fan base, winning wasn’t their priority.

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

France’s economy contracted 0.1% in the first quarter as consumer spending slipped, separate data showed Friday, a downward revision from the zero growth previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

It cawed at her, then cocked its head downward, toward the water.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack