1The company's downward trend in sales over the past quarter has raised concerns among investors.
2Is the downward spiral of the housing market a sign of a larger economic problem?
3The downward pressure on prices has made it difficult for small businesses to compete with larger corporations.
4Try to avoid making downward comparisons when evaluating your own performance or progress.
5There is a downward bias in the way the media reports on economic news, focusing on negative stories rather than positive ones.