were falling
- past progressive of fall.
Example Sentences
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Between late 2022 and 2023, OPEC+ became concerned that oil prices were falling, and agreed to cut oil production in three separate rounds, reducing total output by nearly six million barrels per day.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
When she woke up that Friday morning, ash was falling like snow, and pieces of burning wood were falling from the sky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Texas Instruments shares were falling while STMicroelectronics stock was diving on Thursday, after both makers of analog semiconductors struggled to meet heightened expectations after reporting strong demand in the second quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Tech stocks were falling on Friday after a report said that ChatGPT developer OpenAI could delay its initial public offering until next year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
The whispering was growing fainter, as if Ser Jorah were falling farther behind.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
