She sighed down-heartedly and closed the letter without reading the last page.

Despite their encouragement, he remained down-hearted about the project's failure.

Before the storm, they checked every tie-down on the truck to make sure the cargo wouldn't shift.

The technician noted that kick-down is simply an alternative form of kickdown in older vehicle manuals.

The down-at-the-heels bookstore on the corner still attracts curious readers.

The government's clamp-down on illegal streaming services surprised many consumers.

After the storm, swimmers were warned to avoid the sudden down-current that formed near the breakwater.

Before the reunion, she decided to dust down the old yearbook and bring it along.

Her down home cooking always made everyone feel welcome during the holiday.

The team's winning touch-down in the final minute sent the crowd into a frenzy.