slump
Example Sentences
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Gift a tea blend with a honey stick and a note suggesting it be sipped during an afternoon slump, or just before bed, feet up, phone face-down.
From Salon
While Oracle stock initially soared on the deal, it went into an extended slump as investors evaluated the counterparty risk that OpenAI posed, and Oracle’s costs of fulfilling the contract should it go through.
From Barron's
But stocks are in an unusual December slump and Wall Street is hoping several things fall into place that can reverse it.
From Barron's
U.S. stocks are in an an unusual December slump.
From Barron's
Still, economists say that unless China’s overall growth slumps, policymakers are likely to continue drip-feeding support to the sector, mitigating risks instead of bolstering growth.
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