slumped

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Broadcom’s shares slumped 11% following a tepid outlook, making the chip maker one of the S&P 500’s worst performers in the session.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

How could it be that police officers arriving at a crime scene in Southampton last December did not immediately rush to help the 18-year-old as he lay slumped on the ground?

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Applications to U.S. business schools slumped last fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Chip slumped in the seat, staring at the cell phone as if it had betrayed him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix