tumble into
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“We have the power to protect the flow of international trade and must use it. Or the whole world economy could tumble into a global recession.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Both the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 indexes did briefly tumble into bear markets.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
The container ship that hit the Key Bridge crashed into one of its pillars about 1:30 a.m., causing it to break apart like a toy and tumble into the water in a matter of seconds.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
Americans tumble into the former's territory more often than we may realize.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2023
Then, an infinitesimal veering of the canoe, and the line of his body would break, the soaring arms collapse, up shoot an uncontrollable leg, and Phineas would tumble into the water, roaring with rage.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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