slumping

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Colm Hogan’s cinematography has handsome, rich shadows. but what’s best about it — and the pace of Brian Philip Davis’ editing — is they reward close attention without slumping into those interminable, inevitable jump scares.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Conversely, shares of oil exploration companies were slumping.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Companies are plowing ahead with corporate tie-ups and investments despite a war and slumping stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

BTS is Hybe's main source of income, with the firm's operating profit slumping during the bands extended hiatus.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

She remembered Babi, white-faced, slumping on the couch, and Mammy, her hand flying to her mouth when she heard.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini