For the near term, at least, the path of least resistance appears to be down.

Anything that creates the path of least resistance for the traveler is what we would most want,

There is no need to use force. Instead, create a path of least resistance, and gravity will do the rest.

The path of least resistance is what makes rivers run crooked.

We look for near-term resistance at the psychological area just above $550 and more importantly around $554.

The bellwether stocks aren't performing; the path of least resistance is down. Some real technical damage was done.