Example Sentences

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Nike has dumped its longtime China leadership, jettisoned other top employees and acknowledged “structural” challenges in the country, which is now the worst-performing part of its global operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A frantic search was underway Tuesday for ten back-country skiers missing in an avalanche in the mountains of California, where a huge storm has dumped heavy snow.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

A tropical storm has dumped one month's worth of rains over large swathes of the northern Philippines, leaving more than 20 people dead and forcing 150,000 others to evacuate.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

After months of complaints, the DMV has dumped the knowledge test and online training course for most drivers 70 and older who are renewing their licenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

It looks like she has dumped everything that used to be inside her purse onto the table.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott