DOWNSWING

downturn, downswing

(noun) a worsening of business or economic activity; “the market took a downturn”

downswing

(noun) a swing downward of a golf club

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

downswing (plural downswings)

The portion of any movement along an arc or curve, heading in a lower direction.

Antonyms

• upswing

Source: Wiktionary



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16 January 2025

BOOK

(noun) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; “they run things by the book around here”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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