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to plummet

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(v.) = plummet, swoop, take + a nosedive, nosedive

Ex. The costs of retrieval and distribution of information have plummeted and may be further reduced in future.

Ex. Magpies are very protective of their young and may swoop on intruders if they feel threatened.

Ex. His career took a nosedive after he piddled from his hotel balcony onto a passing parade led by the President.

Ex. As the economy has nosedived, hospitals have seen their uncollected debt increase -- from low, single digits to more than 5 percent.

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(v.) = plummet, swoop, take + a nosedive, nosedive

Ex: The costs of retrieval and distribution of information have plummeted and may be further reduced in future.

Ex: Magpies are very protective of their young and may swoop on intruders if they feel threatened.

Ex: His career took a nosedive after he piddled from his hotel balcony onto a passing parade led by the President.

Ex: As the economy has nosedived, hospitals have seen their uncollected debt increase -- from low, single digits to more than 5 percent.