- present participle of slump.
slumping
Example Sentences
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Slumping most of the postseason, the Dodgers are hitting .201 since the Series began, and they’ve managed just four runs in their past 29 innings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
Slumping shortstop Mookie Betts was dropped from second to third in the batting order, with Will Smith moving up to hit behind Shohei Ohtani.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025
Slumping outfielders Starling Marte and Mark Canha both had two hits and two RBIs during New York’s biggest inning this season.
From Washington Times • May 14, 2023
Slumping vehicle sales have led more than 40 carmakers to discount cars in China.
From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2023
Slumping back on her heels, she thought about this.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
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