plunge
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Many Britons have taken the leap by emigrating to Australia for a "better life", but one man has taken the plunge in order to build a better life back home in Wales.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Sir Keir has insisted he would not "walk away and plunge the country into chaos", and members of his cabinet have rallied around him.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
GameStop’s shares surged to $483 from $5, only to plunge after the air came out of leveraged trades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
When bullish momentum ebbs, stocks can plunge quickly.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
It wasn't like I was going to be the first in my immediate family to take the plunge and become a citizen.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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