slump
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“Some of the headlines can be overexaggerated, but this is genuinely the worst tech job market in decades, and if the hiring slump persists for another year, this downturn will be the longest on record.”
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
But even as share prices rose, valuations were slightly down—and this month the cease-fire led shares to slump back to where they started, even as profit forecasts rose further.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Compared to his league-best 47.8%, his 30.8% shooting from three during the past five games felt like a slump.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
A few weeks ago, when the slump began, Rosenior pointed to the fact he had taken charge at Chelsea when they were eighth in the table and fourth in the recent form rankings.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
I slump in my seat and start picking at a tiny blob of ink stuck on my desk.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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