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on a downer







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I don’t want to end my response on a downer.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

But Charles didn’t want to end the piece on a downer, so the final movement for the orchestra, “House Rent Party,” is a delirious fusion of ragtime, Afro-Venezuelan waltzes and turntablism.

From New York Times Sep. 29, 2022

Apologies in advance for beginning on a downer note but, seriously, why do we even bother?

From Slate Dec. 4, 2019

The season is ending on a downer for the Nationals, who lost for the second night in a row Friday to the lowly New York Mets.

From Washington Times Sep. 21, 2018




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