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

When subsequently inked, the channel would guide the pen, the ink sinking below the surface, making it appear integral with the parchment and not as something applied to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

A sinking feeling pulled at my chest with each entry.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu