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plopping



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You can pace around the living room when you’re watching TV instead of plopping down on the couch.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

Strategically, Mr. Musk made a point of plopping the deal down amid his building drumroll for a SpaceX IPO, expected in June.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

By plopping modern medicine on the exam table, O’Sullivan offers a thought-provoking challenge to our common assumptions about the importance of early and accurate diagnosis.

From Salon May 13, 2025

Like many of us, I have struggled with anxiety or depression, and am prone to plopping in bed when feeling overwhelmed or unable to focus.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 30, 2024

"The heat, man," said Jelly, plopping back down.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte



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