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But so-called crypto-treasury companies, which sell shares to buy cryptocurrencies, are plunging, crushing what once was the hottest trade of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Already, shipments to the U.S. from China are plunging.

From Slate • May 2, 2025

Restaurateurs and chefs are plunging their revenues back into new restaurants.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2023

Conflict, climatic shocks, and economic crisis are plunging the country deeper into food insecurity.

From Reuters • Jan. 26, 2023

The ablest members of the party are plunging violently into social politics, while the rank and file in increasing numbers are fluttering round the Roman candle, into which many of them must ultimately fall.

From Outspoken Essays by Inge, William Ralph