tumble
verb (used without object)
to fall helplessly down, end over end, as by losing one's footing, support, or equilibrium; plunge headlong.
has been tumbling
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present perfect progressiveof tumble (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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And when a stock has been tumbling, it’s tempting to misconstrue a bit of good news for a change in trade.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
The Pakistani rupee has been tumbling and inflation has topped 27%.
From Reuters ● Sep. 16, 2022
They haven’t been paid a dividend in two years, and PG&E stock has been tumbling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2019
Q: The stock market has been tumbling lately.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 6, 2019
"You say right," replied Robin; "but my fame has been tumbling sadly about in the dust to-day."
From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)
