downward

Example Sentences

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“You could see downward pressure on the dollar as those investors monetize their gains” once the lockup period ends, Wallerstein said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The upcoming SpaceX IPO could cause temporary downward pressure on Tesla shares as investors may shift funds.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

That probably put downward pressure on bond yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Immense and imposing, formed through the downward trajectory of water from mountains as it collects and freezes, they have always moved.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Dark fears clutched Taran, as though the Lord of Annuvin himself had opened an abyss at his feet and he was hurtling downward.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander