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The phrase "a downbeat note" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a negative or pessimistic tone in a discussion or piece of writing.
Example: "The report concluded on a downbeat note, highlighting the challenges that lay ahead for the organization."
Alternatives: "a gloomy tone" or "a pessimistic note".
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Senator Rockefeller opened the day on a downbeat note.
Chip designer Arm ended a busy week on a downbeat note.
But software group Autonomy added 34p to £16.36 despite a downbeat note from Cazenove.
Life insurers fell back after a downbeat note from JP Morgan.
A downbeat note from BNP Paribas also cast a pall on the insurance sector.
This latest share price fall follows a downbeat note from analysts at Credit Suisse.
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The exuberance of Mr. Cantet's young cast brought to a rousing finish a festival that had started on a somewhat downbeat note, particularly for Americans concerned about the uncertain box office for foreign-language films and an ever-weakening dollar.
Consumer goods groups came under pressure, as leading shares ended the week on a slightly downbeat note but still close to a seven month high.
By the time you've reached the last gallery, though, you have a sense that no juggling of checklists could hide a basically downbeat note in this exhibition.
Director Sam Mendes did a sterling job with Skyfall but the last movie ended on a very downbeat note with poor old Judi Dench signing out of the series.
Mike Medavoy strikes a rare downbeat note at the launch of Brando: The Documentary.
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