Example Sentences

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While top seeds such as Jannik Sinner have tumbled in the men's draw, world number one Aryna Sabalenka and 2025 champion Gauff advanced with straight-set wins.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

What’s more, these claims have tumbled 10% since hitting a postpandemic peak of almost 2 million last fall.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

American shares have tumbled more than 40% in the past five years, as of Friday, while United’s shares have climbed over 70%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The ADRs have tumbled 41% over the past year, dragged down by concerns about flatlining demand for weight-loss drugs.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Another inch and he’d have tumbled down the steps.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai