slumped

Example Sentences

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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

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

On Wall Street, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slumped from fresh all-time highs set Thursday.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

They slumped in the years that followed when demand normalized and extra capacity the industry added went unused.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

His shoulders slumped as he turned, dragging his feet all the way across the field and heading south on the road.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack