slumped

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Instead, performance slumped and he retired in February 2000, scribbling a message on his office whiteboard: “Tulip bulbs for sale”—a reminder of 17th-century speculation in the Dutch flower market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Its performance slumped during the Covid-19 pandemic and has failed to fully recover since.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Again, during these assessments, John was unresponsive and immobile, with his head slumped and eyes closed, and James speaking for him and providing evidence.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Dynatrace slumped 10% even as the software company reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

As soon as we entered its musty warmth, he slumped onto a mat next to another sleeping boy.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo