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
However, no such slump arrived: Hiring steadied, unemployment barely moved, and the weakness officials feared faded.
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
With a triumphant yet eerily monotone cry, it released Merriweather, letting her slump over.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
Plus, Nasdaq slumps as AI doubts spoil SK Hynix’s big U.S. debut.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Analysts attributed slumps in Tesla sales in 2025 to be partly due to customers turning against Musk.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Too wet and it slumps into mush territory.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
In the park, a sunburned figure itches an arm cast; another slumps on a bench, picking at his eyes.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
He slumps to the ground while students back away.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
The stock had slumped 46% in the past year through Thursday’s close.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
While energy costs slumped in June, the cost of food climbed by 0.2 percent on a monthly basis.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The number of ships transiting via the Omani route initially slumped following the strikes, before continuing at a lower level than before.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Retail sales of passenger cars in the country slumped 20.2% in the first half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Owen quickly steered them to a cluster of rocks, and they slumped against them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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
It quickly surged in value before slumping sharply.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 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
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
It was only with the arrival of pale dawn that he stopped, slumping down under some bushes.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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