plunge
verb (used with object)
to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge.
has been plunging
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present perfect progressiveof plunge (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The value of the peso has been plunging, while investors dump Argentine stocks and bonds.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
The company’s stock price has been plunging, even before its Cybertrucks were recalled to fix their accelerator pedals.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
McDougle said he has been plunging the toilets and pulling out toilet paper, but few people want to use them.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 29, 2017
While Mr. Zimmer has moved on, Men’s Wearhouse stock has been plunging, the victim of a costly acquisition of the rival men's wear chain Joseph A. Bank and rising competition from e-commerce businesses.
From New York Times ● Nov. 25, 2015
"So John Hornby has been plunging in mines, eh?" he said, when I had finished.
From The Red Thumb Mark by R. Austin (Richard Austin) Freeman
