sinking

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All three tornadoes were created by a mix of the warm air rising from the ground and very cold air in the atmospheric sinking at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Lucid stock edged up 1.2% after the closing bell on Monday, after sinking 7.5% to $6.75 in regular trade.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In some areas, the rate of sinking is more than double the current global pace of sea-level rise.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

I've spoken to some of my former Arsenal colleagues since Alex passed away and the news is still sinking in for all of us.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The glowing embers drifted down slowly, gently, dying sizzling deaths on the surface of the water, and Akira got a sinking feeling in her stomach.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz