downswing

noun

down·​swing ˈdau̇n-ˌswiŋ How to pronounce downswing (audio)
1
: a downward swing
2

Examples of downswing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Now Paramount, which had already been on a downswing, is back to square one, and Hollywood is left wondering what will happen to the iconic studio. Justin Klawans, theweek, 18 June 2024 Romance novelist Jacqueline Mathis’ career is on the downswing, and she's moved back to her South Caroline hometown to regroup. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 Oil prices have collapsed and are likely to stay low; Western sanctions are hitting hard; and the Russian economy is on the downswing. Alexander J. Motyl, Foreign Affairs, 5 Feb. 2015 Since then, of course, Paramount has been on a stock downswing, as the exorbitant costs to compete in the streaming wars and a seemingly tepid M&A market, have put the company in a difficult financial position. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for downswing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of downswing was in 1891

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“Downswing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downswing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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