drops

British

/ drɒps /

plural noun

any liquid medication applied by means of a dropper

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Cox Automative expects sales drops of more than nine percent for both General Motors and Ford compared with a year earlier, when both automakers reported sizzling sales amid the tariff headlines.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The Chinese share of American imports drops to the lowest level since 2001, but overall U.S. goods trade deficit rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

When inflation is factored in, he says that figure drops to negative-3%.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Monthly plans start at $12.99, while the one-year plan drops that to $4.99/month.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The bottom of the plank gives way and drops off, leaving a small coyote-sized hole in the wooden wall.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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