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Meanings of dropping in English

Coming down freely under the influence of gravity.

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Usage of dropping in English
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It suggests dropping the health risk level to 12 parts per trillion.
Radio NZ
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Today it's NASA's new Orion capsule, dropping from space onto the sea.
Packing for mars: the curious science of life in the void
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In fact, the latest daily value has started dropping again, said Watkins.
Reuters
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Either way, dropping that sense of entitlement would be a good start.
The Irish Times
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Consumer prices are dropping and unemployment among Saudi citizens has been increasing.
Reuters
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Whether they were dropping special forces or missiles, it wasn't good news.
Aspho Fields
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Currently our stock market is dropping and the property market is sluggish.
Reuters
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Bell said the government may want to consider dropping that potency limit.
Radio NZ
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Four air force helicopters are air-dropping food in affected areas, officials said.
Reuters
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The words struck into her understanding like lead shot dropping in water.
East of eden
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A CNN national poll showed Biden's support dropping 10 points since May.
Reuters
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She said parking and dropping children off for activities there became difficult.
Radio NZ
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Glad to hear it,' said Mark, dropping his chin onto his chest.
Small wars: a novel
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In Europe, some operators such as Telefonica have been dropping subsidies entirely.
Reuters
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Slemons said state officials have considered dropping the Alaskan Peninsula leasing program.
Reuters
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Water levels are gradually dropping thanks to the West Taieri Drainage Scheme.
Radio NZ
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