plunged
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Millions in Cuba were left without power on Friday as the country was plunged into yet another major blackout.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
In August, production plunged by about 1.9 million barrels a day to 6.24 million barrels a day, down 23% from July’s production, according to data from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
In Venezuela, cryptocurrency has become ubiquitous after the value of the bolivar plunged during a stint of hyperinflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Malcolm Marx plunged over at the back of juggernaut maul and a Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu penalty gave South Africa a cushion that Samisoni Taukei'aho's final-play try could dent, but not fully deflate.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Immediately, the boy’s face plunged forward into the river again.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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