dropped

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In early European trade on Friday, Brent dropped 2.2% to $88.39 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures were down 2% to $85.91 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Other selective institutions that dropped testing around the same time — many related to pandemic disruptions — have reversed course.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Shuttle bus fares, initially priced at $80 to make a similar journey, have been dropped to $20.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The company’s CEO previously denied wrongdoing in the lawsuits against him reviewed by ProPublica, and the suits were either settled or dropped.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Zara’s watching Nate, who is bent over a 15 hp outboard motor that a customer dropped off for repair.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam