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Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport saw its passenger numbers drop by 66% in March as flights and bookings were significantly reduced due to the Iranian situation.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter saw her support drop by almost half to 7%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Without the nuclear plant, he estimates business would drop by nearly half, forcing him to lay off half of his 12 employees.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The company had a tough start to the year, disclosing in January that it expected revenue to drop by at least 2% for the year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

The gwythaint did not struggle when Taran applied the poultice; soaking a piece of cloth tom from his jacket in another healing brew, he squeezed the liquid drop by drop into the bird’s beak.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander