Example Sentences

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Shares of the space tourism pioneer dived 39% in Tuesday trading, closing at $4.59.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Hims shares have dived more than 21% in 2026, most recently driven lower by an underwhelming earnings report this month.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

We've had a laugh with it on social media and dived into it and stuff like that and, yeah, it's been good...

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Gulls dived and screamed like Spitfires and Messerschmitts.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell