Example Sentences

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Standards dived in college, where my dorm-room alarm clock had all the charm of a prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Shares of the space tourism pioneer dived 39% in Tuesday trading, closing at $4.59.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Shortly after the restart Exeter went back in front as Ikitau dived over in the left corner after a break from his Australia team-mate Tom Hooper set up field position in the Leicester 22.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Gold and silver dived as Treasurys faltered, while the dollar strengthened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Sayle had dived forward, determined to click on the mouse himself.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz