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Past tense for to fall suddenly, and usually uncontrollably
“She stood on the steps that led down to the beach and paused to watch a brown pelican plunge from the sky into the sea.”
Past tense for to jump or dive quickly and energetically
“He saw the girl plunge into the lake and begin to swim toward the island.”
Past tense for to suffer a rapid decrease in amount, value or degree
“A company's stock price could plunge when earnings fall.”
Past tense for to stab or thrust (a pointed object) into something or someone
“She had a headache and was ready to plunge a stake into his black heart.”
Past tense for to cast in a specified direction, or into a specified condition or state
“He flicked off the light, using the switch beside the back door to plunge the room into darkness.”
Past tense for to quickly immerse in liquid
“He directed his patient to plunge his hands into a well, and to keep them there until he experienced relief from the pain.”
Past tense for to move swiftly or impetuously
“Somewhat similar to an Earth-based submarine, the cylindrical vessel about the length of a car would plunge through the thick atmosphere of Titan.”
Past tense for to pitch, especially of a ship or vessel
“Then the boat would plunge down the other side of the wave, like a sled on a steep, snowy hillside.”
Past tense for to embark or immerse oneself in a task or venture
“The publisher had been most hesitant to plunge into this venture.”
Fully immersed, soaked, or bathed in a liquid, typically for a brief period
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