dropping

Example Sentences

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Luckily, the next morning, air tankers were able to make it to the island, dropping much-needed retardant and water — both under strict parameters to limit environmental damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

More employers are requiring weigh-ins, app tracking and health coaching before approving GLP-1s for losing weight—or dropping coverage altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Stock futures were dropping, potentially extending the indexes’ selloff on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

For example, one Hood County data center proposal shows a peak construction workforce of 2,000 dropping to a permanent workforce of 220, according to the project’s concept plan.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He poured himself a cup too, dropping in his usual five lumps of sugar as though rationing had never been invented.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom