plummet
Example Sentences
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The refinery lost more than $200 million in 2020, for example, when the Covid-19 pandemic caused fuel demand to plummet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Had the better of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying but another poor start saw him plummet down the order to sixth.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
But a series of ill-advised comments, most recently dismissing ballet and opera as art forms that "no one cares about," have seen the 30-year-old golden boy's chances plummet.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
The GAO findings come as millions of borrowers have seen their credit scores plummet as a result of missed payments following the pandemic-era pause, despite the availability of affordable repayment plans.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Hector sighed, and I watched his estimation of me plummet.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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