tumble to
verb
tumbled to; tumbling to; tumbles to
British, informal
: to understand or become aware of (something)
They didn't tumble to the seriousness of the problem.
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The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled to their lowest level more than 50 years last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Prior to Espinosa’s appointment, the company’s share price had tumbled to $6, a third of its January 2018 high of $18.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But his face appeared to slam against Greene's head, sending both players tumbling to the grass.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
But his face appeared to slam against Greene’s head, sending both players tumbling to the grass.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Prior to Espinosa’s appointment, the company’s share price had tumbled to $6, a third of its January 2018 high of $18.
—Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
But his face appeared to slam against Greene's head, sending both players tumbling to the grass.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
But his face appeared to slam against Greene’s head, sending both players tumbling to the grass.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tumble to
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