plunge
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Despite the impact the war has been having on the already-struggling Iranian economy, including a massive wave of redundancies and a plunge of consumer spending, Tehran has shown little sign of backing down.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The stock sank 20.7% in recent morning trading, which puts it on track for its biggest one-day selloff since a record 33.8% plunge on Dec. 12.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
Earlier this week the International Monetary Fund warned that the war could plunge the global economy into recession, with the UK set to be the hardest hit of the world's advanced economies.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Hopes for a peace resolution helped prices plunge Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Dinwiddie needed someone rugged enough to plunge into the wilderness, yet wise enough to deal with those clever French.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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