tumbling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tumbling
First recorded in 1375–1425, tumbling is from the late Middle English word tomblyng. See tumble, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Super Micro Computer announced a $7 billion equity and equity-linked financing package on Tuesday, sending shares tumbling 9% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to the rising cost of the artificial-intelligence boom.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
IPO activity has slowed so far this year, with the number of new stocks tumbling 22% from this time a year ago, according to Renaissance Capital.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
All over the world, incumbents were tumbling in the wake of the pandemic, and he was among the first of them.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
But as I crossed a rocky section with some loose boulders, I worried one wrong jerk could send me tumbling, so I dialed down the power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Meanwhile, Miguel hit the bump and sent a stack of books tumbling off the cart’s slanted shelves.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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