plop down

Example Sentences

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The incident has left city officials scratching their heads as to how the creature crossed the 210 Freeway and decided to plop down in a heavily populated residential area surrounded by major streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Chandor isn’t sure what she’d do if Chonkers tried to plop down somewhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

They plop down on precious objects, put their feet up and generally make themselves at home on the stools, benches, side chairs and sofas scattered about the exhibition.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024

"You cannot just plop down the skillet, turn the heat up to 'high' and expect great results."

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2023

Pri and Donna shuffle into the room and they both plop down on Chantal’s bed, yawning and rubbing their eyes.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi