slump
verb (used without object)
to drop or fall heavily; collapse.
has slumped
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present perfectof slump (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Spending on youth services by local authorities in England has slumped by 73% since 2010 according to the latest data from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The stock has slumped 47% over the past year, tumbling as inflation-weary consumers cut back on restaurant spending.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
But it has slumped more than 22% this year—the worst performance by far among the big techs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
This year, the benchmark index has slumped 29% so far as worries about tariffs were usurped by the war in the Middle East and fiscal concerns deepened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The plastic covering is concave with the weight of the rain, and the alligator has slumped to the ground.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
