tumble
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I regret to inform you that, in 2026, Boy George won’t even tumble for us.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Tech stocks are set for a wobble on Thursday, as shares of memory makers Sandisk and Western Digital tumble following earnings that failed to impress investors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
He held for 5-4 to force Fritz to serve it out, the American's chance delayed just slightly as Jodar had treatment on his left wrist after taking a tumble in the ninth game.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, about 25% of the homeless population is dealing with mental illness, and many of them tumble repeatedly through jails, hospitals and courts at great expense without positive outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
By the time we’ve steeped six tea bags in our custard, David, Justin, and Robin Hood tumble into the house in a blur of grease stains, sweat, and fur.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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EasyJet shares are down 0.5% and Ryanair tumbles 7.2%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
A snow globe in his hand tumbles to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Routines are made up of familiar stunts, jumps, gymnastic tumbles and classic cheer chants, but modified to account for the needs of teammates.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
An important clue comes from Hyperion, Saturn's small, irregularly shaped moon that tumbles chaotically in space.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
Her voice tumbles out like gravel, but she says it with a genuine smile.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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"Since yesterday we've been wondering what will become of our lives," 38-year-old housewife Gloria Giraldo, whose neighborhood had tumbled around her, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Novo’s U.S.-listed stock tumbled, closing 6% lower on Tuesday, even after announcing an improved outlook for the year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Oil prices tumbled after President Trump held off fresh attacks on Iran and said the U.S. would engage in talks beginning Monday afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Records also tumbled in the velodrome, on synthetic carpet and in the pool, as fans were treated to some world-class sporting action.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
But as soon as Joe tugged on a rope attached to a pulley, a ladder tumbled down.
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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Google last week also reported its lowest ever amount of leftover cash, which sent its own stock tumbling.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
With chip stocks now tumbling into a bear market, two big Wall Street were divided over whether a big buy-the-dip moment for investors had arrived.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
As she’s being driven to her office, she’s blindsided by the news that her medical records have been leaked, revealing she is in ill health and sending company shares tumbling.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
And the 1943 cut-out “The Fall of Icarus,” on loan from a private collection, has a red-hearted figure tumbling through a vertical black tunnel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Waves started rolling overhead, and their motion sent her tumbling.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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