tumbling

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The first time a World Cup game was played in the U.S., the opening ceremony featured Oprah Winfrey tumbling off a stage and Diana Ross shanking a penalty shot several yards wide of the goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Then, an avalanche that sent snow tumbling into the crevasse gave him the first hope he had had in days.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Super Micro Computer announced a $7 billion equity and equity-linked financing package on Tuesday, sending shares tumbling 9% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the rising cost of the artificial-intelligence boom.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

After surging 468% from 2023 through 2025, the stock had lost its mojo this year, tumbling 35%.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Waves started rolling overhead, and their motion sent her tumbling.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown