dropping
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"I was a war baby so I can remember incendiary bombs dropping on me and we'd have to shelter under the stairs. So the Second World War to me was apocalyptic".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
One of them had to withdraw while the account balance was dropping from a downturn.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
That feeling is reflected across the equity market, with Centuria Capital’s share price dropping more than 14% to A$1.14, testing a near-decade low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Heat and drought have battered much of Europe this summer, fuelling a spike in heat-related mortality, wildfires, devastating many crops and dropping water levels in major rivers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
“The Cocoon,” Elliot said, his voice dropping so low I had to lean in to hear him.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Bird droppings landed on the back of the King's jacket during a walkabout in Newcastle, with him making light of it saying: "At least it didn't land on my head."
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
First, hantavirus is a family of viruses that typically spreads to humans from rodent droppings or urine such as when someone inhales particles near infected rodents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Typically spread through exposure to infected rodents’ urine and droppings, it’s notoriously difficult to diagnose and has no specified antiviral treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
With other hantaviruses, infections occur when a person is exposed to or inhales the dried droppings, urine or saliva of infected rodents.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
Even those Muggles who do notice Porlock droppings or Streeler trails—it would be foolish to suppose that all traces of these creatures can be hidden—appear satisfied with the flimsiest non-magical explanation.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
