The engineers started the count-down to launch the satellite at dawn.

The count down to the rocket launch began in earnest, with engineers double-checking every system.

Her public slap-down of the committee's recommendations left them speechless.

They organized a community hoe down to raise money for the local barn restoration.

At the county fair, the community held a lively hoe-down under the stars.

She planned the event down to a T, so every guest received a program and a personalized place card.

The splash down of the crewed capsule was smoother than engineers predicted.

The board revised its forecast after noticing a sharp down-turn in consumer demand.

During the renovation, the lay-down behind the warehouse was used to hold extra pallets.

After losing the championship, his down-heartedness was obvious to everyone.