dropped

Example Sentences

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In Japan, Antonelli was on pole, and dropped back only because of a poor start.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

What she didn’t know, at least until she did the new comedy “Alice and Steve,” which dropped on Hulu on Monday, was a Disney-owned-streamer level of publicity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The unpleasant market metaphor refers to the idea that even a lifeless feline when dropped from a height may initially ricochet off the ground.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

However, in a signal the conflict is damping demand, new orders dropped 3.8% on month in April, the first decline since January, Destatis said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Finally, he dropped his comic into his lap and looked at me.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott