had plunged
- past perfect of plunge.
Example Sentences
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In October 2025 it said traffic from UK users had plunged by more than 75% following the introduction of more robust age checks - though some have questioned whether people were simply using VPNs instead.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The fight had plunged her into an ocean of confusion about who her father was and what their relationship had become.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Since then, it had plunged 96.5% through Wednesday.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
The tragedy had plunged Lamphere into single parenthood, changing diapers, making meals, doing the bedtime routine all by herself, all while trying to bring in what money she could as a massage therapist.
From Slate ● Jan. 30, 2026
Dad had plunged inside the mine with the rescue team—they proudly called themselves the Smoke Eaters—and drove straight to the site of the pulverized pillar just in case there was anybody hurt.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
