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China's retail sales grew last month at their slowest pace since May, official data showed on Tuesday, as the country's leaders struggle to reverse a persistent slump in spending.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

U.S. home sales are in a slump, and inventory has been piling up as buyers get spooked by higher borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

ING economists expect the slump in fixed-asset investment to have continued in August, forecasting a 7.4% contraction in the year to date.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

He was seen as a loyalist, especially after China's state-run banks helped rescue his family business during a global slump in the mid-1980s.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

He uses phrases like “mutual respect” and “exemplary manners,” while people slump in their seats and yawn, waiting for practical information like grading or homework policies.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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

The study, tracking 1.3 million professionals since 2000, indicates early-career slumps often lead to stalls affecting lifetime earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

Too wet and it slumps into mush territory.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

He releases the rudder, slumps against the sagging sides.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

The bond rout could put pressure on stock prices, which have slumped in the first few days of what has historically been a rough month for equities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s stock slumped after making its hotly-awaited trading debut in Hong Kong.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Hrgovic continued to press and when Itauma slumped into his corner, exhausted and barely able to defend himself, referee Howard Foster waved off the contest as the towel came in.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 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

Nathan slumped his way over to Nali and jumped into the passenger side.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

The company’s most recent financial report to investors, however, showed slumping sales in its North American foods segment, as the consumer slog against inflation continued.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 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

AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol Myers Squibb was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Samir patted the bandit on his slumping shoulder and said, “We’ll solve this, brother. Before you cross the desert.”

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri