downwards

Example Sentences

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"We have also reassessed the structural changes in the German economy and, in particular, revised our forecast for industrial growth downwards," Wollmershaeuser said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“It’s been spiraling downwards every week,” Gough said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"The music on Styles' new album is muted, subtle and pleasant – but from the title downwards, he has a real problem with words," said the paper's chief music critic, Alexis Petridis.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Picked out by Antoine Semenyo, Haaland lofted a superb cross into the Newcastle area and O'Reilly timed his run perfectly to thump a downwards header past Pope from close range.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Signaling everyone to do likewise, he pointed downwards.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques