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Recent Examples of downdraft
To be sure, the damage suffered during this latest downdraft has been contained.
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Wall Street punished the stock, sending it 80% lower, as it was caught in the Nasdaq downdraft of early 2022 over inflationary fears and Fed tightening.
—Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The scent is a blend of volatile plant oils and the organic compound geosmin, which is released from the soil into the air, along with ozone carried by downdrafts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Apr. 2024
Hong Kong's downdraft this week exposed the fragility of China's recent bull market, as investors await more stimulus and consumer support confirmations from the National People's Congress (NPC), which is expected to convene in the coming weeks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Wall Street punished the stock, sending it 80% lower, as it was caught in the Nasdaq downdraft of early 2022 over inflationary fears and Fed tightening.
—Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The scent is a blend of volatile plant oils and the organic compound geosmin, which is released from the soil into the air, along with ozone carried by downdrafts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Apr. 2024
Hong Kong's downdraft this week exposed the fragility of China's recent bull market, as investors await more stimulus and consumer support confirmations from the National People's Congress (NPC), which is expected to convene in the coming weeks.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downdraft
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Bloomberg | Getty Images Kering is the latest European luxury group to report earnings over recent weeks, as investors look for signs of a revival in a sector hampered by a downturn in consumer spending, particularly in the key Chinese market.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Overall, mortgage rates are expected to drift modestly lower to the mid-to-low 6 percent range by year-end, though unexpected labor market or economic downturns could cause rates to fall more quickly.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Many Spanish businesses anticipate a slowdown in August and plan accordingly, whereas in the U.S., businesses remain open year-round, making extended closures impractical.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Both of Joann’s bankruptcy filings seen over the last year arrived amid some slowdowns in discretionary spending — notably with consumers taking a step back from at-home crafts, at least relative to the early COVID-19 pandemic boom.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the offense struggled with stagnation due to a lack of ball facilitation and long-range shooting.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Since founding Career + Leadership Coaching in 2018, Erin has empowered more than 300 motivated professionals to break through stagnation and unlock their full potential.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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After making a lower low into January, the strength of the downtrend has lessened, with improvements in price momentum confirming a likely bottoming phase.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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In its ratio versus the S & P 500 Index, DVA reversed a secular downtrend last year with a breakout above the monthly cloud model.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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The band was still on a commercial downswing though, and Presto suffers from slick, unflattering production and some uncharacteristically bland lyrics.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 Feb. 2025
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The next upswing is inevitably followed by a downswing, and the cycle seemingly never ends.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Downdraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downdraft. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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