Example Sentences

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After having one of his best seasons during the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign to help the Cubs win the National League Central, Heyward’s performance had cratered the last two years.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2022

By that point, the broader NFT market had cratered: Sales were down more than 80 percent from the fall.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2022

The value of the $SPICE token had cratered alongside a worldwide crash in cryptocurrency, including Ethereum, which Spice DAO used to store its funds.

From The Verge • Feb. 28, 2022

Its pressure had cratered 18 millibars in the previous 24 hours, an indication of speedy strengthening.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2020

Last August, Mack’s nine-year career at Washington Ballet had cratered after drawn-out contract talks.

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2019