plunge
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Despite the impact the war has been having on the already-struggling Iranian economy, including a massive wave of redundancies and a plunge of consumer spending, Tehran has shown little sign of backing down.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Earlier this week the International Monetary Fund warned that the war could plunge the global economy into recession, with the UK set to be the hardest hit of the world's advanced economies.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Hopes for a peace resolution helped prices plunge Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Oil prices rose after Wednesday’s plunge as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely constrained and Israeli attacks on Lebanon threatened a fragile truce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
I think some of them are hoping something will plunge down from the sky and part the sea for us.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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