downbeats

noun

plural of downbeat
as in slowdowns

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  1. slowdowns
  2. downturns
Noun
  • What makes Seattle’s situation distinct from other regional slowdowns is how tightly these three arcs lock together.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • New software, unusual pop-ups or unexplained computer slowdowns may also warrant a closer look.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of slowdowns
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  • For general economic conditions, the main supply triggers for downturns have been finance, oil and labor.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This stock has had one of the most hellacious downturns, despite sticking to its multiyear growth plan.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of downturns
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