downslide
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of downslide
Example Sentences
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Analysts at 22V Research said in a recent report that the valuation gap should narrow a bit going forward as they expect longer term bond yields to slide as the economy cools slightly.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The downturn hit semiconductor players such as Nvidia and Intel the hardest, causing a primary index of global chip firms to slide.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Shares continued to slide the following day and ended Friday’s session in the red.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
That can allow more land ice to slide into the ocean, potentially accelerating global sea level rise.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
It is dark, I grope for the edge of the bed and cautiously try to slide down.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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