slumped

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Again, during these assessments, John was unresponsive and immobile, with his head slumped and eyes closed, and James speaking for him and providing evidence.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Dynatrace slumped 10% even as the software company reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Applications to U.S. business schools slumped last fall, and many international students, worried about tighter visa restrictions, are opting for schools closer to home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Shares in Aperol maker Davide Campari CPR -10.91%decrease; red down pointing triangle -Milano slumped after missing analysts’ sales estimates in the first quarter, reversing some of its recent share momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

He slumped down in the chair next to my cage and loosened his tie.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney