Example Sentences

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Analysts earlier this year had considered whomever the opposition coalition selected as its candidate to be a virtual lock for presidency: inflation was surging, violent crime was worsening and government approval ratings were plunging.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023

But countless others were plunging into the whirlwind to catch a movie at one of the multiplexes or purchase a pair of sneakers before leaving town for those places that apparently don’t sell any.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2019

Several necklines were plunging V’s, accentuated by a wrap of fabric around the waist or by dazzling embellishments.

From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2019

Throughout Wall Street’s December meltdown, analysts have been saying that markets were plunging despite plenty of evidence that the United States economy remains strong and corporate profit growth is healthy.

From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2018

And by the time I was done, Mr. Powell had erased all the lines, and my tern’s feathers were plunging against the air like all get-out.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt