Etymology
Origin of dropping
before 1000; Middle English; Old English droppung. See drop, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Other relief being sought includes dropping long-standing duties on countries that export fertilizer products to the U.S., such as Morocco, a supplier of phosphates.
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, they appear to be going backward at the worst possible time, dropping seven of their last 10 games and nine of 14 since Smith replaced Jim Hiller behind the bench.
From Los Angeles Times
There is no legal requirement anywhere in the UK for other vehicles to stop when a school bus is picking up or dropping off.
From BBC
They had met at Stripe where the North Dakotan was one of the earliest employees after dropping out of Harvard and then MIT.
The trend in U.S.-China trade has extended into 2026, with China’s exports to the U.S. in January and February dropping 11% year over year, according to China’s customs agency.
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