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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It has been revealed during the contest to find Sarwar's successor that the party's membership has slumped to around 11,000.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
But those mining companies have faced falling rewards since the value of the cryptocurrency has slumped from its peak in October 2025.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Standard Nuclear, a uranium fuel producer that could serve novel reactors, has slumped 36% since its initial public offering last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Microsoft has slumped 22% this year, dragged down by concerns about AI disruption, while Meta and Tesla are also trading in the red.
From Barron's ● 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
