Examples of dropping in a Sentence
the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night
the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
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Histoplasma capsulatum – Common in soils enriched with bird or bat droppings.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Frequent sightings or signs like shed skin, droppings, or a musky odor could indicate a larger issue and may be a reason to contact wildlife control.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
When crude oil flow stops, the loss of turbulence allows heavier asphaltenes and waxes to settle, and dropping temperatures can cause the stagnant oil to gel.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
And long-term, bat oils and droppings can stain a home and create preconditions for mold.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Frequent sightings or signs like shed skin, droppings, or a musky odor could indicate a larger issue and may be a reason to contact wildlife control.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
When crude oil flow stops, the loss of turbulence allows heavier asphaltenes and waxes to settle, and dropping temperatures can cause the stagnant oil to gel.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
And long-term, bat oils and droppings can stain a home and create preconditions for mold.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropping. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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