plummet

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Had the better of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying but another poor start saw him plummet down the order to sixth.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The Academy Awards broadcast, which once routinely drew audiences of 40 million, saw its viewership plummet to 10.4 million in the pandemic strangled year of 2021.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The GAO findings come as millions of borrowers have seen their credit scores plummet as a result of missed payments following the pandemic-era pause, despite the availability of affordable repayment plans.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Midwest, which in 2018 saw the province’s take-home price plummet to $10 a barrel due to transportation bottlenecks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Ekon felt something inside him plummet as Koffi's eyes rolled back into her head, exposing the whites.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray