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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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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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