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Then we tumble into the realm of inspirational gurus and thought leaders, where breathwork and manifesting meet motivational speak, popping with familiar verbal kernels like “sparking joy” and “habit formation.”
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
The wickets continued to tumble when Horley followed up her century by taking the wickets of Bethan Ellis and Megan Sturge as Glamorgan slumped to 72-4.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
At the end of a topsy-turvy Saturday that saw the Big Ten’s top contenders tumble, Trent Mosley stood just inside USC’s 15-yard line, looking skyward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Theoretically, a resolution to the conflict would provide a boost for stocks by removing a potential worry over inflation, as oil prices would tumble on the news.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Her vision went black, and she let herself tumble forward into darkness.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Plus, Coach owner Tapestry tumbles and Workday soars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Jovic, by contrast, has been a quick study when it comes to adapting to the tricky footing, sliding and occasional tumbles on grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
IonQ stock tumbles even after the quantum computing company reports first-quarter earnings that top forecasts.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Routines are made up of familiar stunts, jumps, gymnastic tumbles and classic cheer chants, but modified to account for the needs of teammates.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
It tumbles and bangs down the sides of the chute, as if my words are shouting their truth one last time.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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U.S. stocks rose as oil futures tumbled due to hopes of a resumption in U.S.-Iran negotiations, causing a relief rally that pushed high-risk technology stocks to record highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Novo Nordisk stock tumbled on Monday as the weight-loss drug manufacturer failed to excite investors hoping for a turnaround.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Stocks rose as oil futures tumbled due to hopes of a resumption in U.S.-Iran negotiations, causing a relief rally that pushed high-risk technology stocks to record highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
As evidence of the safety problems, the president pointed to a recent incident in which a piece of the ceiling tumbled to the ground following a storm.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Tears tumbled into the hot tea as I drank.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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But a scandal erupted last week when several companies admitted they were unable to satisfy investor redemption demands, sending Istanbul's main stock exchange tumbling.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The news sent crude prices tumbling around three percent Wednesday, and they extended the losses Thursday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
This nightly routine is a show in and of itself, with acrobats stretching, tumbling and throwing one another in the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
New U.S. sanctions have disrupted Tehran’s finances, sending its currency tumbling and forcing cuts to fuel subsidies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, Miguel hit the bump and sent a stack of books tumbling off the cart’s slanted shelves.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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