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lowdown

[loh-daun, loh-daun] / ˈloʊˌdaʊn, ˈloʊˈdaʊn /
















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Also: How young people buy homes, the Trump-account lowdown and three stock screens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Unlike in the moments after Reagan and his predecessor, Gerald Ford, were shot, you probably didn’t turn on the nearest TV or flee to the closest newsstand to get the lowdown.

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2024

Here’s the lowdown on home improvements for people with disabilities, and the expected costs for many of these projects.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023

Watch above to get the lowdown in less than 120 seconds.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023

Would Old Chao consider giving them the lowdown on his new job?

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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