The economy is in tatters, public confidence in most leaders has plummeted, and most of the country's history is a subject of open self-doubt.

And confidence in the banking system has plummeted amid charges of political corruption.

When the division commander learned of that action, his confidence in the 24th plummeted.

Naturally, public confidence in those pulling the strings in business and finance has plummeted to new depths, right?

Craig had difficulty adjusting to the English pitch conditions and his confidence plummeted.

But nothing was certain, not after a week in which his confidence soared and plummeted as he struggled to outnegotiate a rival.

There were near-riots outside the closed banks, and confidence in the colony's finances plummeted.

But listening to other hopefuls practice, her confidence plummeted.

From "In Praise of Public Life" Public confidence did not plummet overnight.

Not surprisingly, public confidence in beef plummeted.