dropping
Example Sentences
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Luckily, the next morning, air tankers were able to make it to the island, dropping much-needed retardant and water — both under strict parameters to limit environmental damage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The stock was dropping 2.6% to $293.63 on Tuesday and was on pace for its percentage decrease since Feb. 12, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
And it was a nerve-shredding putt from inside three feet that travelled most of the circumference of the hole before dropping that deservedly saw Korda home.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
With as many as one in eight American adults taking the pills or injectables now, big employers from Cigna to PricewaterhouseCoopers are dropping coverage of so-called GLP-1s in droves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Brigit froze, dropping the blanket, at her feet.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
