drop
Example Sentences
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"I knew I was ready to drop something crazy," he told reporters.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Mexico was the only other region to experience a drop, down 1.9%.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
A steep drop in the first few years of retirement, while you’re pulling money out to live on, can permanently cripple a portfolio even after the market recovers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
One study, covering Ethiopia, saw a significant drop in food consumption among households that took the loans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Her arms became limp and Sam had to say "WAAAAAAAHHHH" very loudly—more loudly than usual—because he was afraid she would drop him on the floor.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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