slump
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A years-long crisis in the property sector and a persistent slump in domestic spending have left leaders reliant on exports to meet growth targets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Separate data released on Wednesday highlighted the economic challenges Beijing is facing at home - including a long-running property market slump and weak consumer spending.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Domestic demand remains constrained by a prolonged property slump, though June’s import data pointed to stronger growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Sparks haven’t made the playoffs since 2020 and have made some controversial moves while trying to snap out of the slump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
He tried to straighten his posture on his mount, but his belly soon tugged him back down to a slump.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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
As domestic consumption slumps, exports from the manufacturing powerhouse have boomed, offering Beijing a key economic lifeline.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
He’s stopped combing his hair, he slumps in his seat, and he keeps his head down on the desk unless I constantly remind him to sit up and pay attention.
From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper
Reid points out, because “Japanese inflation has been relatively low globally, while its currency slumped, Japan now stands out among its developed market peers as being extremely cheap when converting to dollars .”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
He remains confident the AI-driven memory supercycle is going strong even after those stocks slumped earlier this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Stocks slumped on Wednesday after the conflict in Iran heated up again.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
When French referee Francois Letexier signalled full-time, many of Egypt's players slumped to the floor in disbelief at what had just happened.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Penelope straightened, for she too was slumped with fatigue.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
China’s auto sales remained weak in June, with retail sales of passenger cars slumping 20.2% in the first half, reflecting subdued and cooling demand after years of rapid expansion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
That can make it more difficult for the index to climb when shares of megacap companies are slumping, even if other stocks and sectors are performing well.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
In 2009, Davis performed another feat by returning a slumping Houston to the top of the charts with the comeback album, “I Look to You,” debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard charts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Local officials said the windfall for teachers, funded by a portion of the parish’s sales tax, reflects an influx of economic activity that is helping to revitalize a slumping region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The front of Lincoln’s body shows no sign of physical violence, and the forward slumping indicates that the attack must have come from behind.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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