slumped

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Retail sales fell in April as consumer confidence slumped, while business surveys point to a possible contraction in the economy during the second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As sales slumped, the couple fell behind on rent and had to cut staff by half, from four to two in some cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Shares in Broadcom on Friday dropped 6.2%, having slumped 13% the previous session in a selloff that wiped out $286 billion in market value.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Its performance slumped during the Covid-19 pandemic and has failed to fully recover since.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

She held Peach’s head still until his shoulders slumped and he was quiet, then she peeled his hands from his face.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles