slump
verb (used without object)
to drop or fall heavily; collapse.
are slumping
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present progressiveof slump.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Long-term bonds issued by the world’s major industrialized nations are slumping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
That can make it more difficult for the index to climb when shares of megacap companies are slumping, even if other stocks and sectors are performing well.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
EV sales in the U.S. and China are slumping.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
A bigger concern, she says, are slumping sales and trying to put food on the table for her family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
Still, Thomas said, even as the Commanders are slumping, and the Rams chase a playoff appearance, there won’t be any letdown against Los Angeles.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
