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plummet

[pluhm-it] / ˈplʌm ɪt /


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Rigid operational dictates cause infrastructure investment to plummet, ultimately degrading track quality and severely hurting long-term economic productivity.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But it has been known to plummet in value just as quickly as it spikes.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

If an agreement isn’t reached before August, when lawmakers take an extended break, the chances of the bill becoming law this year could plummet.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Who could have thought we could launch rockets to space and then catch them as they plummet back to earth?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Alex and JP scream as we plummet with the force of a rocket ship.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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