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as in dung
droppings plural
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night
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as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
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as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
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as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
although they start out high, prices for home electronics eventually drop
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as in stopping
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
drop what you're doing and come here
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as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
isn't it time you dropped that smoking habit and spent your money on better things?
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as in falling
to lead or extend downward
the cable car tracks can drop suddenly, so be sure to hang onto something
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as in cancelling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
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as in producing
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
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as in downing
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow
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as in losing
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
the local hockey team has dropped two out of the last three contests
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as in dripping
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
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as in paying
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
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as in mentioning
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
he would ever so "casually" drop the names of celebrities he knew personally
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as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
with these icy road conditions, drivers should be dropping their speed
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as in dying
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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Recent Examples of dropping
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 15 Oct. 2024
According to Marketing Week, reporting on September 4, 2024, the brand saw a fall in retail revenue, down by 21% for the 12 weeks to June 29, 2024, with its share price dropping by almost 75% over the last 16 months.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Experts began the restoration by removing dust, bird droppings, soot and other deposits from the monument’s sandstone reliefs.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
Rodent droppings: While not a cause of mildew, the smell of rodent droppings and urine may present itself as a mildew smell.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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The first three episodes of the new season will premiere Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, with a new installment dropping every Thursday through March 13, meaning there will be no midseason break.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 15 Oct. 2024
According to Marketing Week, reporting on September 4, 2024, the brand saw a fall in retail revenue, down by 21% for the 12 weeks to June 29, 2024, with its share price dropping by almost 75% over the last 16 months.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Experts began the restoration by removing dust, bird droppings, soot and other deposits from the monument’s sandstone reliefs.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
Rodent droppings: While not a cause of mildew, the smell of rodent droppings and urine may present itself as a mildew smell.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
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To paint a clearer picture of the park’s past, researchers from multiple universities analyzed the steroids present in animal dung — unearthed from lake sediments that range from around 238 B.C. to the present day.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Homes are made of mud and dung, sandals are made of recycled tires, and there are taboos against cutting down live trees and eating wildlife.Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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After plunging during the pandemic, Brazil’s theatrical market has been recovering since 2021, but the pace of the recovery has been hampered this year by 2023’s Hollywood double strike.Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fewer return to work While the labor force participation rate for women aged 25-54 has returned to 2019 levels after plunging during the Covid-19 crisis, government data show this is still lower than the rate for men.Julie Chabanas, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Celebs are even being more vocal about stopping treatment altogether.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Another person who was with Payne daily was charged with abandoning a person following death.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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But embracing change doesn’t mean abandoning your core values or principles.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Though prices for Rolex sports watches keep falling, the smaller Rolex Day-Date has shot up in value—a full 57 percent in Auguest, according to the watch market tracker Everywatch.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even in a more benign scenario, its researchers also see Israel’s gross domestic product per head — which in recent years overtook the United Kingdom’s — falling this year, as Israel’s population grows faster than the economy and living standards decline.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hiring was more muted across goods-producing industries.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Alek Conic is co-producing on behalf of the Clockwork Film team, who are providing local production services in Serbia.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wind speeds reached 40 mph for six-to-eight-hour stretches, in some places gusting at 60 mph, downing thousands of trees.Karri Peifer, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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On Sunday, however, Israeli air defenses reported downing two drones coming from Lebanon.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Blue horizons Younger folks are losing trust in white-collar careers.Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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After losing to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, the Rams are in danger of falling to 1-4 heading into their off week.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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