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Recent Examples of downdraft
Until the end of March, Mag 7 companies’ performance had been caught in the downdraft that hit the broader market as the war with Iran took hold.
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
As the thunderstorm nears its end, the downdraft is stronger than the updraft, which had been the storm’s source of warm, moist air.
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Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Then the downdraft hits, followed by a vicious tailwind, sending the aircraft to the ground.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
The fan has six speeds and switches from downdraft to updraft with the remote controller.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
As the thunderstorm nears its end, the downdraft is stronger than the updraft, which had been the storm’s source of warm, moist air.
—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Then the downdraft hits, followed by a vicious tailwind, sending the aircraft to the ground.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
The fan has six speeds and switches from downdraft to updraft with the remote controller.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for downdraft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for downdraft
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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The markets quickly stabilized, and a major downturn in the economy was avoided.
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Last year, however, marked another slowdown, which experts largely attributed to a decline in international migration.
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An attempt to ease zoning and permitting rules Many housing experts point to local zoning and red tape as the root of the slowdown in homebuilding.
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In the long run, high national debt will likely lead to higher borrowing costs, wage stagnation, and more expensive goods and services, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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Investors are advised to avoid ASA, as its future performance appears hampered by both gold's current stagnation and management issues.
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Megacap tech stocks like Microsoft and Amazon, as well as cyclical names like Walmart, bucked the downtrend.
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Fundraising then may pick up for VC firms after being stuck in a downtrend since a peak of $413 billion in 2022, according to PitchBook data, though the benefits won’t be immediate and will be contingent on public market reception.
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Chipmakers are particularly vulnerable to this downswing, contrasting their recent strong performance, amidst ongoing concerns about a potential AI bubble.
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The Lions moved on from veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, a once-reliable player on the downswing of his career, who struggled at center last season.
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“Downdraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downdraft. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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