He seems somehow pleased by the maid's nervous testimony, only betraying himself by the sudden relaxed slump of his shoulders.

The economy had suffered a sudden and serious slump.

But if you imagine this sudden slump has left her chastened, in any sense of the word, think again.

In 1893, the textile trade went into a sudden slump, leaving the Salts dangerously overextended, and the family abruptly lost control of the firm.

This failed to prevent a sudden slump in his popularity in 1949.

But a sudden slump in support for his Progressive Conservatives has made that prospect much less certain.

Analysts say the sudden slump in sales recently was caused by the fear of reduced Federal farm subsidies and the spike in energy prices.

He was high from his US victories, then had a sudden slump.

"It isn't the stars we have to worry about," Tai said, her voice as weary as the sudden slump in her shoulders.

When it was repealed by Stanley Baldwin's Conservative government, the effects in rural areas were similar to a sudden slump.