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tumbling

[ tuhm-bling ]

noun

  1. the act, practice, or art of performing acrobatic tumbles, usually on a mat or the ground.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tumbling1

First recorded in 1375–1425, tumbling is from the late Middle English word tomblyng. See tumble, -ing 1
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When the shot reached its apex on the slope, it made a hard right turn and meandered down to the cup, pausing for what felt like an eternity before tumbling in.

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And it is difficult to ignore the investor panic, tumbling bond market and growing public disapproval that preceded the announcement.

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Confusion over the details — and the fact that the rates Trump announced were much higher than most economists anticipated — has sent stocks tumbling and businesses and global leaders scrambling for clarity.

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That forecast, which countered market expectations of 10% growth, helped to send Tesla's share price tumbling.

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“These thoughts are tumbling out of you,” he said.

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