dropping
Example Sentences
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Much like water spiraling down a drain rather than dropping straight through, gas continues orbiting the newly formed black hole as gravity gradually pulls it inward.
From Science Daily
Amazon's smart doorbell company is dropping a partnership with a firm known for its surveillance services, after facing scrutiny over its privacy practices.
From BBC
Berkshire continued to sell stock in both companies in the third quarter, dropping its interest in Apple by 42 million shares, or 15%, to 238 million shares.
From Barron's
During perimenopause—the period of time that can last years, before a woman’s menstrual cycle ends—dropping estrogen levels can thin and dry skin, he said, and suggested that I put lotion on before bed.
But if rates are rising and you are confident in the economy, then holding floating-rate debt could yield outsize returns—but be ready to pivot if the economy falters and rates start dropping.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
