Example Sentences

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World oil prices dived on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump raised hopes of an end to the Iran war.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Du Toit was held up under the posts, but Bath finally made the game safe when Arundell accepted a flat pass and dived in at the corner.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Gold and silver dived as Treasurys faltered, while the dollar strengthened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Both main crude contracts rose more than one percent Wednesday, a day after Brent dived more than three percent and West Texas Intermediate shed 1.5 percent.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Nim dived in after them, but Selkie blocked her before she’d gone three strokes.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr