downwards

Example Sentences

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The price of beef in China has trended downwards in recent years, with analysts blaming oversupply and a lack of demand as the world's second-largest economy has slowed.

From Barron's

“A break downwards through $86,000 points will be a negative signal. The currency is assessed as technically neutral for the short term.”

From Barron's

Cutting waiting times is First Minister Eluned Morgan's number one priority and, over the last year, the trend for overall waiting lists is just about downwards.

From BBC

France has been on a downwards trend for years, suffering another 3.6-percent fall last year.

From Barron's

For larger vehicles, such as SUVs, where lamps are higher off the ground, there is a requirement for the beam to point more sharply downwards, to protect oncoming drivers.

From BBC