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

Major stock indexes closed lower, with the Nasdaq composite falling 0.8%, the S&P 500 retreating 0.7% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining 0.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

They suspect that a footmark where Jonathan said his father fell did not match up with someone slipping and falling.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Oil prices were falling Wednesday following a report that three supertankers were moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Did I at least remember to brush them before falling asleep?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse