earthwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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The normally-benign climate in the South-West US gave the aircraft its best chance of climbing to 66,000ft, twice the altitude of a commercial jet, without encountering strong winds that might tip the delicate machine over and into a dive earthwards.
From BBC
With a shout of dismay Cluny plunged earthwards, snapping branches as he went.
From Literature
He was now beginning to feel it as an actual weight dragging him earthwards.
From Literature
After an exhilarating ride skywards in 2017, investors in crypto-currencies have been rudely reminded that prices can plunge earthwards, too.
From Economist
He held on to Piper as she cried Leo’s name, and they plummeted earthwards.
From Literature
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