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It estimates that before the end of the decade the number of pools will have dropped from 4,336 to around 2,468, if sufficient intervention is not made.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2021

Energy Information Administration, in 2050, under current policy, that percentage will have dropped to about 75 percent.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

Thirteen Democratic candidates will appear on Washington’s March 10 presidential primary ballot, from front-runners to long shots and some who likely will have dropped out by the time voting takes place.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2020

By the end of the weekend, the weather service predicted 5 feet of snow will have dropped.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2019

Some of the mercury will have dropped into the beaker, and some will remain as drops adhering to the upper part of the neck.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius