go down

Example Sentences

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Those same wealthy Americans own a larger portion of stocks, meaning they acutely feel the wealth effect when markets go down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

You thought you would go down in U.S. history as a domestic Patton, a borderlands Sherman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“Maybe the first step,” she suggested, “should be to go down to Palm Beach and see who you could bring back home.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

His side are going to go down, but they have remained competitive over the past few weeks and shown they are capable of getting something in matches whether they are home or away.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“I saw Hela go down the stairs, so I thought you must be well. Finally.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron