dive
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That vibe crystallized in the first quarter, when products were already pressured by tariffs, and consumer sentiment has taken a nose dive since then.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Erickson told the court that he saw the two brothers in the crosswalk but did not see Nancy Iskander dive and pull their young brother out of the way.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Each animal was equipped with a waterproof heart rate monitor, dive recorder, and radio transmitter.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
Tyler Smith made a despairing dive to try to block his shot but the assistant referee raised his flag immediately to signal the goal.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
I swam out, trying to swim through the rollers, but having to dive sometimes.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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