downward
Example Sentences
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First it was downward pressure on the Japanese yen.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
He will replace longtime leader Shantanu Narayen following a downward slide for the company’s stock.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Californians need more energy choices that put downward pressure on their electricity costs, not more barriers standing in the way,” said Brandon Garcia, California director at Advanced Energy United, a national energy industry association.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The sharp rise in borrowing costs added to downward momentum in chip stocks, which dragged on blue-chip indexes across Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Regretfully, he angled downward and landed on his feet.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
