down on

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Definition of down onnext

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Recent Examples of down on Messi’s decision brings the curtain down on a historic 21-year international career in the Albiceleste jersey, leaving behind a legacy that includes 125 goals and reaching two more World Cup finals — losing to Spain this year and Germany in 2014. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Now the sports outlet is likely to tamp down on costs by parting ways with the celebrated color commentator. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 As the extraterrestrials prepare their arrival, down on the surface several strangers find their fates linked. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 Many put their names down on a waitlist in hopes of getting art on their skin before the end of the weekend. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 When Latif’s wife dies, he’s immediately forced to tamp down on the instincts that have provided for his family and wade unsteady into a world of bottles, transport, and dinner time. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026 Wilson then doubled-down on her decision to confront the fan when explaining the incident to reporters after the game. — Alejandro Avila , Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The hockey star stayed down on the ice for a few moments as teammates huddled around him, and Faber eventually stood up and skated off the ice on his own. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 Edwards dropped a potential interception on third down on Philadelphia's first drive of the second half. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Down on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down%20on. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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