Example Sentences

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Forecasters have been downgrading projections for the storm for days, and it’s looking less and less likely that it will provide enough rain to make history.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024

Analysts have been downgrading their forecasts for economic growth for the year amid continued signs of slowing.

From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2023

Many economists have been downgrading their forecasts for the current January-March quarter, reflecting the impact of the omicron variant.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2022

Video-streaming sites have been downgrading their picture qualities in order to relieve some of the burden, and even Facebook has been scrambling to keep up with soaring app usage and news consumption.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2020

Economists have been downgrading forecasts as recent data have shown manufacturing, consumer and business sentiment weakening.

From BusinessWeek • Jun. 17, 2011