Example Sentences

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Iran fell behind twice, but the team rallied to avoid plummeting to the bottom of its group.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

While dads have reasons to be concerned by plummeting levels of testosterone, a modest dip isn’t necessarily a disaster — in fact, it can make men better parents and partners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Same-store sales had been growing steadily in the buildup to Cracker Barrel’s logo fiasco before plummeting 8.5% in the quarter ended last October and 7.9% in the January quarter.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Companies like BuzzFeed, Vice and Vox were once worth billions, but shifting audiences and declines in advertising have sent their values plummeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“There used to be a little card around here somewhere. Isn’t it a beauty? You can feel it plummeting through the air.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt