falling

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At the same time, U.S. petroleum inventories are falling, with the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday reporting a significant 7.9 million-barrel drop in U.S. crude oil inventories for the week ending May 15.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Samsung’s shares closed 0.2% higher Wednesday, after falling over 4% earlier in the session.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

A lower rate of inflation does not mean prices are falling across the board, but that prices are rising more slowly than previously.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"It was a bad omen. I had a feeling that something was going to happen," he said, falling silent and staring ahead with eyes frozen.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

I could see the shadows falling across the cliffs.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff