the lowdown

Example Sentences

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Get the lowdown on DR Congo, England's World Cup opponents in the round of 32.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Here’s the lowdown on adviser fees, fund returns and what is driving client redemptions on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 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

The Conversation asked five experts to provide the lowdown on what is at stake in key national votes in 2023.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2023

They can’t wait to give Marisol and Charlise the lowdown on how Darius apologized to them, but I head straight into my bedroom.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi