dropped

Example Sentences

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He got up and began running but dropped to the snow after nearby hikers screamed at him to stop, fearing the bear could charge again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But the parcel never arrived - until Friday when it dropped through the letter box with a message from Royal Mail apologising "for any inconvenience caused".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

His universally acclaimed “Summer of Soul” dropped in June 2021, offering deep refreshment to thirsty concertgoers marooned in a barren season for live music.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Yields on the securities promptly dropped a 10th of a percentage point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

With an anxious glance at the door, Nollie dropped to her knees, reached beneath the single bed, which was all our tiny room would hold, and drew out a little round hat box.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom