precipitously
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According to a Washington Post report, revenues dropped precipitously when he announced the change and then completely cratered when his name was added.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Traffic collisions dropped precipitously in the aftermath of the 2025 Palisades fire, when the road was closed for weeks and then reopened with strict speed limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
First, the price of AI good enough to accomplish most everyday tasks has dropped precipitously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
New home construction fell precipitously to a six-year low in May.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
We left precipitously, and he, glaring, turned back to his work.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
