dropping

Example Sentences

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The nature of the disorder means I still hear my old voice, but it’s constantly dropping to a whisper against my will.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Coming into the week, Tesla stock has been mired in a terrible slump, dropping for eight consecutive weeks and losing 16% over that span.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The IEA’s monthly oil report showed demand dropping by 80,000 barrels per day.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

—Stock markets across Asia fell, with Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average losing 1.0%, South Korea’s Kospi dropping 1.2% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 benchmark index shedding 0.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She introduced herself as Marla, and she ran a side business dropping off passengers while she cared for the Rio Wildlife Conservatory, run by Auntie North’s friend.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova