tumble

Example Sentences

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He was inches from making birdie in the shootout, unlucky that his ball did not tumble down the slope to the hole-side in the same way as McIlroy's approach managed to do.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

That coincides with the stock’s high in February 2025, which preceded a sharp 25% tumble in less than two months.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

If a crossings framework with military protection could be agreed and proven effective, insurance "rates would tumble very, very quickly" Smith predicted.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

As a result, 3i is likely to underperform market expectations in the near-term, Dhar adds. 3i shares tumble 14.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I tumble down the aisle between the center console and the seats.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera