slumping

Example Sentences

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The market has been stuck in a rut for more than three years, slumping after mortgage rates started to climb in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

But while West Ham fans were bouncing, Tottenham supporters watching at home were likely slumping further into their armchairs as each goal went in.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“I have to get an extra job,” Roberto said, slumping in his chair and lowering his head.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez