precipitously
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That momentum didn’t last: As of this writing, the token has dropped precipitously from its peak valuation to a bottom-feeding price of $1.30.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
In Sudan, El Nino is blamed for delaying crucial rains that have led water levels in the Nile to drop precipitously.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
According to a Washington Post report, revenues dropped precipitously when he announced the change and then completely cratered when his name was added.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Traffic collisions dropped precipitously in the aftermath of the 2025 Palisades fire, when the road was closed for weeks and then reopened with strict speed limits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
One night our dingy shack, which had been leaning precipitously on the edge of a donga, collapsed.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
