slumped

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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

Global stocks slumped and oil prices rose Friday with worries about sustained inflation driving up bond yields with no conclusion to the Iran war in sight.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He was shown on TV slumped in a chair waiting, before not making it in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Shares in Aperol maker Davide Campari CPR -10.91%decrease; red down pointing triangle -Milano slumped after missing analysts’ sales estimates in the first quarter, reversing some of its recent share momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The man slumped against the dishwasher was regaining consciousness.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen