plunging

Example Sentences

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Coughran disappeared in the popular recreation area near Lake Tahoe just as a low-pressure system descended on the region, plunging temperatures to near freezing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A strong May jobs report led to a market selloff, with semiconductor shares plunging 10.3% and solar stocks falling 9% on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The picture shows implied volatility increasing into a spike and then plunging, creating a sawtooth pattern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Its plunging market share led to the ouster of CEO Carlos Tavares in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She shrugs and takes a can of beans from Edward, plunging her spoon into it.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth