tumble into
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“We have the power to protect the flow of international trade and must use it. Or the whole world economy could tumble into a global recession.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Both the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 indexes did briefly tumble into bear markets.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
“Severance” amplifies its intrigue without falling into the second-season trap of making key enigmas inscrutable or boring, a trap too many puzzle-box shows tumble into when challenged to top their triumphant first seasons.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025
Capps took a photo from down the bluff that shows the red fence that encircles the balcony hanging over the beach, threatening to tumble into the sand.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024
There wasn’t a big enough hole, and besides, if the floor gave way, Arachne could probably hang from her silk and escape, while Annabeth and the ancient statue would tumble into Tartarus.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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