How to Use plunge in in a Sentence

plunge in

phrasal verb
Definition of plunge innext
  • For bonus points, combine it with a plunge in cold water.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 June 2023
  • The plunge in German lenders’ bonds was the latest in a series of warning signals.
    — Giulia Morpurgo, Fortune Europe, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The drop reflects a litany of setbacks the EV maker suffered in a month that saw a 26% plunge in Tesla’s stock price.
    — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2024
  • There’s a pool on the Moab property too, perfect for a post-adventure plunge in the desert.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023
  • Bud Light sales plunged in May, toppling the beer brand from its longtime perch as the nation's best-selling brew.
    — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 15 June 2023
  • The Belgian beer maker’s sales plunged in the first quarter of 2023, and Bud Light’s demand has remained flat.
    — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Wolverine’s stock price has plunged in the past year, from more than $20 to under $10, amid declines in revenue at key brands.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Gas prices are plunging in many parts of the nation, just ahead of the holiday travel season.
    — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2023
  • But for context, the overall ratings for award shows have plunged in the era of endless streaming choices.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
  • There’s plenty of time for teams to plunge in the standings and into the sellers’ category.
    — Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
  • While grabbing beers at a local bar, one of the patrons told Joey and Kelsey A., 25, about an upcoming polar plunge in Jasper.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
  • There was no profit sharing for 2020 due to the record losses at the airline due to the plunge in demand for flying during the first year of the pandemic.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Power cuts brought on by a crippling siege, which started in 1992 when Bosnian Serb forces surrounded the city, left the town plunged in darkness.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The company’s wines and spirits division saw a 14% plunge in third-quarter sales.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The plunge in math scores that followed only amplified the disagreements.
    — oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Our attention plunges in while the body remains firmly rooted in the sublunary world.
    — Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Like last year, the scenario assumes a 40% plunge in commercial real estate prices.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 28 June 2023
  • The prices of options that would pay out if the S&P 500 plunged in coming months have dropped significantly since the start of the year, a sign many traders expect the recent calm to continue.
    — WSJ, 6 July 2023
  • On the morning of the wedding, the groom, accompanied by both fathers and his close friends, did a cold plunge in the Gallatin River, walking on ice to find a suitable place.
    — Alix Wall, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • That drop reflects the plunge in oil prices amid worries about the economy and the Federal Reserve’s war on inflation.
    — Matt Egan, CNN, 21 June 2023
  • With much encouragement needed from his players, Smith did a dip in the pool rather than a plunge in the traditional manner.
    — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2023
  • To make up for the more simplistic design, however, Jenner's sleeveless look featured a second deep plunge in the back.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2024
  • North Texas commercial property purchases plunged in the first half of 2023.
    — Steve Brown, Dallas News, 20 July 2023
  • Instead, choose to spend your time relaxing on the sand, or just splash in the shallows for a refreshing dip and wait for better conditions to take your ocean plunge in peace and safety.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2023
  • Wander through the lush gardens, plunge in the freshwater pool or enjoy a delicious seafood roti with mango chutney at The Rocks restaurant.
    — Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 21 July 2023
  • The social media site has struggled under his leadership and plunged in value.
    — Jack Ewing, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Her routine consisted of a Peloton workout, red light therapy in a special bed, 20 minutes spent in her backyard sauna, and a 3-minute cold plunge in the pool.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • Then the currency plunged in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
    — J. Edward Moreno, New York Times, 31 July 2023
  • In the wake of the pandemic, while reading scores were plunging in similar California schools, scores at the science-of-reading schools held steady.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
  • That caused a sharp plunge in the shares of game companies listed in Asian markets; Tencent and Nexon shares lost 12% of their value while Netease shed one-quarter of its market value.
    — Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2023

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