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as in drop
the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude
stock prices took a long, steady dive
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as in to fall
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed
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Recent Examples of dive
Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
Utah Crater in Midway, Utah Paddleboard yoga classes, a relaxing swim, even a scuba dive are available at Utah Crater.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The family dove straight into Broadway, ticking off Suffs, Appropriate, Sweeney Todd, and Titanique in their time here.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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From November 2024, the Explorer will expand its itinerary beyond Palau's iconic Rock Islands to include the northern reaches of Babeldaob, the country’s largest island, opening up new dive sites and adding cultural excursions for guests.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
Utah Crater in Midway, Utah Paddleboard yoga classes, a relaxing swim, even a scuba dive are available at Utah Crater.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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As such, some sizes are already disappearing, so don’t hesitate to dive in.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The family dove straight into Broadway, ticking off Suffs, Appropriate, Sweeney Todd, and Titanique in their time here.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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This tranquil venue has mastered the art of relaxation, offering scenic spaces like the Manti Bungalow, an 80-square-meter suite that comes equipped with its own personal plunge pool and outdoor hammock—and those aren’t the only amenities found across the property.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ambergris Cay is a favorite that not only has great service and plenty of plunge pools, but also a partnership with the San Diego Zoo to preserve wildlife on the island.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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An hour before puck drop, Marchand was on the ice in a suit and white dress shirt.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
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This enrollment drop is just one piece of a larger puzzle, as financial strain forces universities to reevaluate their offerings at multiple levels.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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After getting shut out by the Wild on Wednesday, the Sabres needed two goals late in the third period to force overtime against the Canucks before falling 4-3.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Velveeta, owned by Nestle, sits in second with 21% and its market share has been chipped away, falling nearly 3%.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Volunteering is on the rise across the country after COVID-era dips, a new AmeriCorps report finds.Andrew King, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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In the 12 markets analyzed, there were 406 sales in the $10 million-plus category, an 18 percent dip in volume, as well as a 17 percent drop in value compared to the previous quarter.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
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The robotics stock tumbled 35.9% after the company reported accounting errors that led to the delay of its 10K filing.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kohl’s tumbled 17% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Gabbard is of Samoan descent and Ramaswamy is Indian American.Matt Brown, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Cassini-Huygens mission provided humanity’s first glimpse of Titan’s surface in 2005, capturing stunning imagery during its 2.5-hour descent through Titan’s clouds, revealing ancient shorelines and rivers of methane before landing among rounded blocks of ice.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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This year, the union affiliated with the Teamsters, although Amazon has so far declined to negotiate a contract.Steve Dollar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Workplace giving isn’t new, but as donations to United Way have declined, a new type of giving platform is emerging, enabling workers to choose where their money goes.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dive. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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