precipitously

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Even with scant evidence of sustained negotiations, Trump's post led US stock market futures to rally and global oil prices to drop precipitously.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

About 3,300 were tracked through two post-fire moves, while the number moving three times dropped precipitously to 129.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The stock dropped precipitously on Feb. 4, but announced positive news on Feb. 5.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

The loan’s value dropped precipitously a month later as lenders became aware that First Brands’ financial problems were worse than expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Despite these precautions, Izzy had arrived precipitously soon thereafter, making her appearance—eleven weeks early—an hour after her mother arrived at the hospital.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng