sinking

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Russia banned diesel exports on Wednesday to keep domestic supplies from sinking further.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

The 50-day moving average is often used as a sign of intermediate momentum among traders, and sinking below this indicator can signal a downtrend for the stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

This weather pattern results in air sinking down through the atmosphere where it heats up and gets drier, resulting in more sunshine heating the ground.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Air sinking beneath the pressure warms as it is compressed, while heat near the surface cannot escape.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The cuco was sinking to the ground, eyes closed.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega