The next thing you know is you're in a downward slide that continued for 25 years.

The team began a noticeable downward slide, and would never win another race in Cup competition.

Europe is doing nothing to help, and may itself be headed for a downward slide.

It put food on the table during a period when the local economy was in a downward slide.

Newark's downward slide in population started then and has continued ever since.

And the central bank may have to intervene again this week if the downward slide continues.

But the downward economic slide has come hard and fast, particularly since last year.

And his image has been helped by Russia's downward slide.

As a result, it may also mark a downward slide in a wrestler's career.

He felt the boat give, as it started on its downward slide.