plunging

Example Sentences

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Coughran disappeared in the popular recreation area near Lake Tahoe just as a low-pressure system descended on the region, plunging temperatures to near freezing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A strong May jobs report led to a market selloff, with semiconductor shares plunging 10.3% and solar stocks falling 9% on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The picture shows implied volatility increasing into a spike and then plunging, creating a sawtooth pattern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The sector has been a growth story without much profit, thanks largely to the plunging cost of equipment from China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

She ducked past them, plunging into the crowd.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan