tumble
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Apple's share price took a tumble following the announcement of its price bumps on Thursday.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
A potential equities tumble could also add greater downward pressure on gold prices, as investors often have to sell quality assets to meet margin calls during sudden stock selloffs, the economist says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
The Spanish is archaic, the intonations are complicated, and the words tumble over themselves like a hard charge toward the goal posts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
SpaceX might be at the extreme edge of both tech ambition and volatility but don’t assume its tumble is a one-off case.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Lily was explaining the way waves tumble and smooth the glass when Cat saw something out of the corner of her eye.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
Vocabulary lists containing tumble
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