as in tumbling
to fall down in a large mass
The snow avalanched down the mountainside.
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Trump backed down from a threat to launch a military invasion following congressional blowback, tumbling stock prices and criticism from America's closest allies.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026 -
The falls sent him tumbling from first place all the way off the podium.—
Sallee Ann Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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But despite the loss, Lucas was pleased with the way several of the players for the Golden Hawks (2-1) came through in the clutch and how the team battled back after falling behind 6-1.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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After falling behind by 11 during an uneven first half, the Celtics buried the Suns with a 50-11 run that stretched from midway through the second quarter until late in the third.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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After skidding into the All-Star break on a six-game losing streak — and losing nine of their last 10 games — the Bulls have taken a sharp turn in strategy to close the 2025-26 season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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What to do if your car starts skidding If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, the DMV said, ease your foot off the gas to slow down gradually and avoid slamming on the brakes.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Two super-steep slopes where a fall could result in sliding — or tumbling — hundreds of feet.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Buyers at Gatherpoint can personalize their homes to their preferences with options for extending patios, lanais and garages, enclosing flex rooms and expanding indoor-outdoor connections with pocketing or zero-corner sliding glass doors.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The final decision to sell came last May after a car crashing into the back of the building necessitated repairs and reopening on his own proved too difficult.—
Leanne Battelle,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The younger guard left his feet before there was even time to think, his body crashing down onto Brunson’s braced shoulders for a foul call.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Capital is still flowing, and large asset managers continue to raise funds .—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, the blood stops flowing entirely, which can result in tissue death and nerve damage—that’s compartment syndrome.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, at least some members of the group appear to have skied, climbing and descending ridge lines around the Frog Lake area, according to an activity log posted by one of the guides that day, as the storm system closed in and snow began to fall.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Designers, editors, and models are descending on Italy’s fashion capital for Milan Fashion Week—Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid, familiar faces to the city, have just touched down.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Avalanching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avalanching. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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