drop
Example Sentences
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The study identified a particularly noticeable drop in functional recovery among people older than 70.
From Science Daily
Six weeks after a complaint was filed, prosecutors dropped the case and launched an investigation into “irregularities” and bias in the way evidence was presented against Konnech, the D.A.’s office said in a 2022 statement.
From Los Angeles Times
Critics warned that dropping expert oversight could erode trust and reliability in the digital information landscape, especially when profit-driven platforms are mostly left to police themselves.
From Salon
But the number of newcomers dropped sharply following a shift in Canada's immigration policies, made partly to address the housing crunch.
From BBC
Every winter brings a drop in temperatures and rising concerns about heating costs.
From BBC
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