nose-dive
Example Sentences
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Her second marriage with Kevin Federline took a nose dive shortly after it began in 2004, citing "irreconcilable differences" and of course their bitter custody battle over their two sons.
From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023
However, the pandemic show’s ratings took a nose dive, averaging 6.9 million viewers — a 60 percent drop from the year before — and the lowest rating since NBC began airing it.
From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2021
However, Amazon does offer a two-year guarantee and free replacement if it breaks — which is a good thing as this nearly took a nose dive off our kitchen counter several times.
From The Verge • Nov. 5, 2021
Yet Algerian members were still able to travel to Morocco, up until this year when relations took a nose dive and Algeria severed diplomatic ties with its neighbor.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2021
That winter Elizebeth’s health took a nose dive, and she had to take time off.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
