decreasing

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The first interesting finding: All our studied sectors do far better when the Fed is raising interest rates or keeping them flat, as opposed to decreasing them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

According to Airas, this may indicate that inflammation is more noticeable during the earlier stages of the disease before gradually decreasing over time.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

With FAPD, the goal of treatment is decreasing the inflammation that causes irreversible scarring and, if possible, stimulating hair growth in follicles that haven’t been completely damaged.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

A significantly improved income outlook, alongside a decreasing desire to save and an increasing willingness to buy supported the consumer-confidence gauge, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

It was nearly dusk: the activities of the city were beginning to die down, the noise was decreasing.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya