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slump 1. a decline in commercial activity, prices, etc. 2. Economics another word for depression 3. a slipping of earth or rock; landslide slump [sləmp] (geology) A type of landslide characterized by the downward slipping of a mass of rock or unconsolidated debris, moving as a unit or several subsidiary units, characteristically with backward rotation on a horizontal axis parallel to the slope; common on natural cliffs and banks and on the sides of artificial cuts and fills. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Unless there's a dramatic falloff, it looks like we're going to get it done. The falloff is a perfect example of what happens when a growing company takes its eye off the ball, according to Eric M. Occasionally, they were warned of a falloff to the right or left, or a big step up or down, but they mastered a smooth pace without many verbal cues. |
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