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Slump

/slˈʌmp/
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(verb) To collapse heavily or helplessly.

The stock market is in a prolonged slump.
The company is caught up in a serious business slump.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A sudden ____ in stock prices caused concern among investors looking for long-term growth.

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