slumping

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Colm Hogan’s cinematography has handsome, rich shadows. but what’s best about it — and the pace of Brian Philip Davis’ editing — is they reward close attention without slumping into those interminable, inevitable jump scares.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

If it feels like economists have been slumping lately, it’s not just your imagination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The market’s hottest stock in the artificial intelligence space, and last year’s standout megacap tech performer, is slumping closer to bear market territory this week—and Wall Street isn’t entirely sure why.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

BTS is Hybe's main source of income, with the firm's operating profit slumping during the bands extended hiatus.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“Aaargh, the good die young,” muttered Hagrid, slumping low onto the table, a little cross-eyed, while Slughorn continued to warble the refrain.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling