decline
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Food prices fell 1.7% on the year, widening from a 1.6% decline in April, while nonfood prices increased by 1.9%, up from 1.8%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Yet is it the start of a decline or just a blip in the road for Sale?
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Studies indicate that regular tea drinkers experience a reduced prevalence of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, particularly in older adults.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Even with a sharp decline Tuesday, Micron remains up 233% in 2026.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
I’ve thought about it long and hard and decided that if he will tolerate me as I am, I’ll decline to return to all familiar comforts in order to stay here.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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