Unemployment, however, has brought about a simultaneous and contrary downward social movement.

Whatever the factors, the downward movement of the Northeastern states from one survey to another was striking.

Soon the downward movement of the platform would bring it below the rim.

"It wouldn't take much downward movement in consumer spending to cause a recession."

They limit or slow the downward movement of water through the soil.

The annual deficit has been cut from $290 billion to $160 billion: the first downward movement in many years.

This is indicated by a downward movement along the demand curve.

"We do expect a little downward movement in the industry."

She shook him off with a sharp downward movement of her arm.

I saw the downward movement of trees in the moonlight beyond the window.