slumping
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Colm Hogan’s cinematography has handsome, rich shadows. but what’s best about it — and the pace of Brian Philip Davis’ editing — is they reward close attention without slumping into those interminable, inevitable jump scares.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
At the time, Meta was facing a slumping digital-ads market and a falling stock price and cut 11,000 roles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
But while West Ham fans were bouncing, Tottenham supporters watching at home were likely slumping further into their armchairs as each goal went in.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Companies are plowing ahead with corporate tie-ups and investments despite a war and slumping stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
“But that was only on the outside,” the scarred woman said, her huge shoulders slumping.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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