slump

Example Sentences

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She survived 87 minutes in Hobart against German world number 42 Maria, who is 38, before slumping 6-4, 6-3, having gamely saved six of nine break points.

From Barron's

She noted that despite the overall calm, financial stocks did slump, as investors weighed the effects of a possible 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

From BBC

One of the lowlights for investors came when the stock slumped 11% in a day after Nike beat on earnings and revenue for its fiscal second quarter.

From Barron's

In Santa Monica, businesses are boarded up, tourism is in a slump and crime has become more visible.

From Los Angeles Times

Sales have slumped in China, and German firms now face fierce global competition from Chinese rivals in many industries.

From Barron's