dropping

Example Sentences

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—U.S. futures were mixed after dropping sharply Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It’ll be dropping to the mid 60s by the end of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Stock futures were dropping, potentially extending the indexes’ selloff on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

For example, one Hood County data center proposal shows a peak construction workforce of 2,000 dropping to a permanent workforce of 220, according to the project’s concept plan.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Welchman made himself at home, dropping into a sagging armchair that was probably quite comfortable during the reign of King George III. He said, “Which way do the hands of a clock move?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin