was dropping
- past progressive of drop.
Example Sentences
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Charter’s stock was dropping 11% in premarket action.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Governor Tim Walz announced he was dropping his re-election bid after criticism about the way he has handled the issue.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
On Friday, a key obstacle on that road was removed when the US Justice Department said it was dropping -- for now -- the criminal probe into Powell over the renovation project's cost overruns.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Swalwell denied the allegations and, in his announcement Sunday that he was dropping out of the governor’s race, vowed to fight to clear his name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
The buggy rolled onto dry land and, as my fear ebbed, I felt that I was dropping from a great height.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
