Third, European countries "plunged headlong into the euro without thinking about the consequences."

The country was plunging into an economic boom that lasted a very large period in which the Chileans did not pay taxes.

The country had plunged into a small war.

Eritrea won independence from Ethiopia in 1993 but the two countries soon plunged back to war.

A month after Eckels took office, the country plunged into a deep financial crisis, the panic of 1893.

Instead, the country plunged into a civil war that continues today.

He was prepared to see the whole country plunged into civil war and worse, just so he could be King.

The business was established quickly and holding its own as the country plunged into recession.

And in recent weeks the country has plunged into political turmoil.

The country has plunged to the bottom politically, economically and socially.