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Example Sentences

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While tech, chip, and memory stocks bolstered the market, the on-again, off-again talks between the U.S. and Iran led to a slide in oil prices.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Oil prices edged lower after yesterday’s big slide on renewed hopes for an end to the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It’s a slide, that’s what you’re meant to do!

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In this scenario, the S&P 500 may slide almost 20%, which is near a bear market.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

It wouldn’t sit on the runners, it wouldn’t slide into place – I couldn’t get it back at all.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler