slumped

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Sentiment for Germany’s key automotive sector slumped substantially this month, as it did for mechanical engineering, ZEW said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He was shown on TV slumped in a chair waiting, before not making it in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Exxon Mobil and Chevron shares fell 3.9% and 3.7% respectively, as oil prices slumped on peace deal hopes.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Occidental Petroleum External link slumped 7.1%, while major oil companies Chevron External link and Exxon Mobil External link fell 3.9% and 4%, respectively.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In front next to the driver slumped a desperately ill-looking man whose head lolled strangely on the seat back.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom