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Dave Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
But inactivity can drive a downward cycle that worsens breathlessness and the overall condition.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
After Phoenix's hottest October on record, temperatures are trending downward to kick off November.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Inflation, meanwhile, continues its downward glide, with the IMF projecting a 1.9% rise in U.S. consumer prices in 2025.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
But inactivity can drive a downward cycle that worsens breathlessness and the overall condition.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Adverb
Nike’s earnings fell 26% in its most recent quarter, with a new deal to sponsor NBA and WNBA jerseys last month barely pausing the stock’s push downward.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
After Phoenix's hottest October on record, temperatures are trending downward to kick off November.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Downward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downward. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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