drops

British

/ drɒps /

plural noun

any liquid medication applied by means of a dropper

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"When groundwater is over-pumped or sediments fail to reach the coast, the land surface drops," said Werth, who co-led the groundwater analysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Big drops in valuations were bad news: Until now they’ve always been because earnings expectations soured even more than share prices fell, often because of a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Analysts believe the Strait’s reopening benefits oil majors long-term, despite short-term price drops, as it reduces global economic risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Treasurys — pushing yields up sharply and causing big drops in Treasury prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s not like we’re friends, Leo thinks, and my stomach drops.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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