plunge
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The government’s ratings took their latest plunge earlier this year, when the coalition partners failed to agree on a previous package of reforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Those stock dips then crossed the Pacific and fueled a stateside panic, causing even highly capitalized players like SpaceX and Oracle to plunge in value.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
Gold’s stunning climb to record highs in January caught many investors off guard — as did its more than 20% plunge during the Iran war.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
As the dust settles the question every fan is asking is will the German Football Association take the plunge and sack head coach Julian Nagelsmann and bring in Jurgen Klopp.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
His voice was hoarse; his look that of a man who is just about to burst an insufferable bond and plunge headlong into wild license.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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