slump
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Bank of America’s chief equity strategist thinks this would represent a big risk-off event leading to a slump in the stock market and the U.S. dollar but a rally in bonds into year-end.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
After a blistering start in 2025 that appeared to solidify Crow-Armstrong as a burgeoning superstar, the Chicago Cubs’ outfielder fell into a dismal slump that not even a full winter could fix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The slump in the firm's valuation shows "genuine deterioration", but it is still backed by a "formidable supply chain" and a global reach, she added.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The wunderkind coach knew he was inheriting a football program in a years-long slump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
When my mother has locked the door behind them, I slump against the table.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
She slumps over a cloth in the arms of a caretaker with her eyes closed, but rouses when another person brings her what appears to be raw meat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Analysts attributed slumps in Tesla sales in 2025 to be partly due to customers turning against Musk.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Midcareer stalls often start as early-career slumps and can ripple across a lifetime of earnings, the analysis found.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Too wet and it slumps into mush territory.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
Addie slumps slightly and leans her head in toward DuShawn’s.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s stock slumped after making its hotly-awaited trading debut in Hong Kong.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
“In recent months, retail sales growth has moderated, and employment gains have slumped near zero again, consumer sentiment declined in August despite already being near post-war lows, and housing activity remains punk.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
On the one hand, Darkness’ giant black horns, glowing eyes and claws declare his absolute malice from the moment he appears onscreen, mournfully slumped on a throne.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Micron stock slumped Monday as another Chinese memory-chip maker prepares for an IPO.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
I sat frozen, unsure what to do, enveloped in the sweaty aura of the man slumped on my shoulder, drooling out of the corner of his mouth.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Even slumping Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run against the Nationals — his first homer since Aug. 8 and his first at Dodger Stadium since June 15.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The Dodgers look completely listless, and waiting for slumping veterans like Teoscar Hernández and Kyle Tucker to snap out of it is a losing strategy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
With Itauma barely able to stand, his legs unsteady and body swaying before slumping in the corner, his team threw in the towel.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Companies are pouring billions of dollars into the technology, sparking a revival among slumping American manufacturers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Instead I shrugged again, slumping my shoulders after so I could put my elbows on my knees and hold my face in my hands.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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