sinking

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Problems continue to add up for Lululemon, as the yoga-wear maker on Thursday trimmed its full-year forecast to account for a potential dip in sales this year, sinking its shares in after-hours trading.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But with oil prices slumping in recent days and sinking toward $90 a barrel Wednesday, the sector looks set to finally erase its wartime losses.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Standing in front of the post office in Alhambra, the 52-year-old paddled her arms as though to keep from sinking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Despite a stumble with a bogey at the 16th, he responded immediately by sinking an eight-foot putt for birdie at the par-three 17th to regain his narrow advantage.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Rowan looked from one face to the other in the crowd and slowly with a sinking feeling, the truth came to him.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda