How to Use the lowdown in a Sentence

the lowdown

noun
  • Get the lowdown from 1 to 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 20.
    Fortune, 13 May 2021
  • Here’s the lowdown, along with our recs for the four best masks on the market to protect against the Omicron variant.
    Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 21 Mar. 2022
  • For those visiting, this guide offers the lowdown on the best eats in all six towns.
    Michelle Gross, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2023
  • Here are some stories that can give you the lowdown on the area's housing market.
    azcentral, 4 June 2021
  • Ahead, the lowdown on natural wine, the trendy drink (which dates back to the 15th century), plus the best options to shop online.
    Erin Parker, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Here’s the lowdown on the frozen Buffalo chicken wing wins and the ones that should be permanently benched.
    Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Here’s the lowdown on the biggest moneymakers from the great beyond.
    Abigail Freeman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2021
  • Here's the lowdown on the best ways to wash fresh produce from your local farmer's market and grocery store—or even your own backyard.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 24 May 2021
  • Ready your home improvement list and get the lowdown on how to save big with our list of this year’s Black Friday home and furniture sales.
    Jake Smith, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • So ready your home improvement list and get the lowdown on how to save big at this year’s Black Friday furniture sales.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The post included a throwaway line about how the aquarium vets also had the lowdown on how to give an electric eel an MRI.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Keep reading for the lowdown on all of these Netflix treats, including their trailers.
    Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 6 Aug. 2021
  • So ready your home improvement list and get the lowdown on how to save big at this year’s Cyber Monday furniture sales.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Here’s the lowdown: Side Effects and Safety Safety first, always.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Here's the lowdown on Luna's price, availability, and specs.
    Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2021
  • The two-time Tony Award nominee gives the lowdown on his new movies, being a horror-loving dad and enjoying a rock-star moment.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 5 July 2023
  • The mothers in our lives gave us the lowdown on what anyone with a kitchen should keep on hand, and, even better, all their recommendations are on sale ahead of Black Friday.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Here’s the lowdown on where those potential candidates stand.
    Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • And recreation is on the to-list, too, with the lowdown on hiking, biking, running, yoga, kayaking and other active-lifestyle pursuits.
    Michael Norman, cleveland, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Here's a primer on Grant's relationship status, including the lowdown on his wife, Anna Eberstein.
    Andrea Park, Marie Claire, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Here's the lowdown on how to subscribe to Allure's print edition for more beauty routines, recommendations, and features.
    Allure, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Visitors can now set out on a safari-style patrol at dawn to get the lowdown on land stewardship while observing the prodigal species — elk, black bear, bald eagles, and more — forage for breakfast.
    Leilani Maire Labong, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Better yet, on each inaugural journey an Outside editor will join you to share campfire stories and give you the lowdown on gear, fitness, and travel trends.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2021
  • The legendary makeup artist did not disappoint, giving attendees the lowdown on both the secret to her incredible beauty looks, as well as some juicy celebrity tidbits.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Because the pandemic limited people's ability to meet in person, Locaris enabled renters to get the lowdown on a building safely.
    Joyce M. Rosenberg, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2021
  • After multiple reports that the 39-year-old Indianapolis assistant was the Eagles’ choice to be their new head coach, a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter checked in with a league source to get the lowdown on what to expect.
    Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 21 Jan. 2021

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