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drop

[drop] / drɒp /








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Canada has been engaged in on-again, off-again trade negotiations with the US for over a year in pursuit of a deal that would see the US drop or reduce tariffs on these key sectors.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

I point this out because investors panicked earlier this week as the bottom appeared to drop out of the market — even if temporarily.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

This was the problem that led to Norris challenging Russell in the early laps of the sprint, only for his pace to drop off dramatically at about one-third distance.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

“We look for an improvement in the net trade position and a stronger performance from consumer spending and a big rebound in investment following the 4.3% drop in the first quarter,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

She let the chair drop to the asphalt and ran toward Cameron Sound.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Beefed-up body language, brutal action choreography and a soundtrack packed with needle drops do all the talking.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

The stock market typically drops in the face of that uncertainty, and then rallies once that uncertainty gets resolved.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

Tonali drops deep and wide for a moment, like a full-back in De Zerbi's system.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

These quantum droplets are fundamentally different from ordinary drops of liquid.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

I was so dumbfounded by Flora’s words, I didn’t have enough sense to stop that child from taking my whole sack of lemon drops right out of my pocket.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

By day 10, however, that figure had dropped to 86%.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Given that she has just lost her job and her income has dropped substantially, tell her to check both BadgerCare Plus and ACA Marketplace plans before committing to COBRA.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

At Wimbledon in 1919, Lenglen wore a silk-jersey Jean Patou dress with cap sleeves and a dropped waist.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

On June 15, Daniel Haido, an associate producer of “Fortitude,” dropped off an unencrypted copy of the movie for Netflix to view, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

He dropped his tail and picked up his courage.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Humphrey Dolittle of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, who “ſuddenly dropt down in the Street, and inſtantly expired” on Jan. 7, 1763.

From Slate Jan. 19, 2020

“I was inclined by my genius from childhood to the love of antiquities,” he writes, “and my Fate dropt me in a countrey most suitable for such enquiries.”

From The Guardian Feb. 13, 2017

So with that intent, one dropt on our starboard side called the la Fue and the other dropt on our larboard side called the Doubtable, they kept a very hot fire for some time.

From The Guardian Oct. 19, 2010

And then a spasm constricted her mouth for an instant: as it passed away she turned and left the room, and so did I. Neither of us had dropt a tear.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Emma was more than half in hopes of Mr. Elton’s having dropt a hint.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

Coventry spent the next 11 years in the Championship before dropping down to League One in 2011-12.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Unemployment remains low, however, in part because so many people are dropping out of the job market.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Before dropping out of the race, polls indicated that Swalwell was among the front-runners.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

A man has received a criminal conviction for not paying a fine for dropping a cigarette butt, even though he says he has never smoked.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

For one thing, I’d never slept in a twin-sized bed before, and the thought of falling out and dropping the six feet to the stone floor didn’t seem all that appealing.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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