- present participle of tumble.
tumbling
Example Sentences
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“When that happens, the oil will come tumbling down.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Anyone hoping to prosper by holding a leveraged ETF for the long run should ponder Shōhaku’s lions tumbling into the depths of the gorge and the long, treacherous path back to the top.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Clearing skies on Wednesday night and lighter winds, in the cooler air mass that follows the day's rain, will lead to temperatures tumbling in most places back into single figures.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
That was enough to spook markets, with AI and other technology stocks tumbling on Monday and weighing on the broader equity markets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
It was not exactly like being rolled in a barrel, but it was close enough to keep Penelope from panicking till the banging and tumbling were over.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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