tanked
Example Sentences
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The pandemic's lockdowns tanked bar sales, and inflation has made many would-be bourbon drinkers choose less expensive options - or forgo drinking all together.
From BBC
But after Covid tanked the economy and political crackdowns left little room to breathe, he decided to leave.
From BBC
Last year, theater owners and industry professionals wrung their hands as Memorial Day box office performance tanked.
From Los Angeles Times
Since January, Trump's approval rating has tanked, with The New York Times' average of polls, including Emerson College and AP-NORC, recording a 45% approval and 51% disapproval as of May 16.
From Salon
“Reports and leaked statements suggested that Sanders ‘tanked interviews,’ ‘wasn’t prepared,’ and ‘was too cocky,’ which contributed to a narrative that has unjustly harmed his reputation and potential as a player,” the lawsuit reads.
From Los Angeles Times
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