slump
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But that was before the injuries and the acquisitions and the slump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
As consumer demand softened, the industry tried to right itself again, and by late 2025 and early 2026, it seemed that the end of the slump was finally in sight.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Spurs coach Roberto De Zerbi in despair as his new-look side slump to a heavy defeat at Brentford on the opening day of the Premier League season.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Maxx didn’t reflect an uncontrollable macroeconomic slump or inherent brand weakness, but an operational misstep management can fix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
I’d just say “Huh?” and usually, after getting a disappointed look or even more often, a surprised one, I’d slump down in my seat and feel like crap.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
As demand slumps at home, Chinese cars are flooding other markets—and testing the shipping industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
She slumps over a cloth in the arms of a caretaker with her eyes closed, but rouses when another person brings her what appears to be raw meat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Analysts attributed slumps in Tesla sales in 2025 to be partly due to customers turning against Musk.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Too wet and it slumps into mush territory.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
The principal kind of slumps for a moment, almost like it took everything he had to make it this far.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s stock slumped after making its hotly-awaited trading debut in Hong Kong.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
That level of squad disruption was evident on the opening weekend, when Emery's side slumped to a 4-0 defeat at Brighton.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
On the one hand, Darkness’ giant black horns, glowing eyes and claws declare his absolute malice from the moment he appears onscreen, mournfully slumped on a throne.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Micron stock slumped Monday as another Chinese memory-chip maker prepares for an IPO.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
He slumped, dropping his face into his paws.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
With Itauma barely able to stand, his legs unsteady and body swaying before slumping in the corner, his team threw in the towel.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The Dodgers look completely listless, and waiting for slumping veterans like Teoscar Hernández and Kyle Tucker to snap out of it is a losing strategy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol-Myers Squibb’s stock was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol Myers Squibb was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
I’m not a try-hard anymore, but I answer all the questions and then smile at a Jared or a Jennifer, who is slumping in their seat like, “Don’t worry, Pal, I got this one.”
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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