drops

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Researchers found that it happens because friction between individual rice grains drops sharply when forces are applied rapidly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

It also highlighted drops in the cost of food and package holidays.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Spot gold drops 0.3% to $4,057.60 a troy ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He drops bombs, claims victory—but the wars lumber on.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

I took Nollie’s blue sweater from my pillowcase, wrapped it around her and gave her a few drops of the vitamin oil.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom