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Recent Examples of downswing
Even at 37 years old, on the downswing of his career — and even coming back from chronic inflammatory response syndrome and symptoms of long COVID — this is a job Toews might succeed in.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Everyone knows the main culprit for this downswing: an offensive line that sprung holes, especially on the edge.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Other sectors on the downswing: Professional and business services, down 3,900; retail, down 2,000; financial activities, down 1,300; information, down 1,100, and construction, down 600.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
His career from there went on the downswing, eventually leading to him retiring in 2024 despite being just 28 years old.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Everyone knows the main culprit for this downswing: an offensive line that sprung holes, especially on the edge.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Other sectors on the downswing: Professional and business services, down 3,900; retail, down 2,000; financial activities, down 1,300; information, down 1,100, and construction, down 600.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
His career from there went on the downswing, eventually leading to him retiring in 2024 despite being just 28 years old.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downswing
Noun
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Retail sales, industrial production, and investment levels were all below analysts’ expectations in August, while a real estate downturn intensified.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That $21 million profit amounts to less than a 1% net margin—barely a cushion if circumstances take a downturn.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As traffic increases, inefficient code can cause slowdowns and system crashes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The latest monthly growth data showed there was zero growth in July, compared with the previous month, spurring concerns that a slowdown was setting in.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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That's precisely the setup currently taking shape with Starbucks, suggesting the stock may be approaching an inflection point even as its broader downtrend remains intact.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Supply and demand are coming back into balance in the airline industry, meaning airfares are shooting higher again after an extended downtrend.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Downswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downswing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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