dropped

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When the list expanded to forty words, accuracy dropped to just 15%.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Charges against the pair were later dropped after new evidence emerged, according to the police service of Northern Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Microsoft shares fell despite its 27% OpenAI stake, as AI disruption fears have dropped its stock 13% in 12 months.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A square of metal had dropped open in the door, forming a small shelf.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom