deterioration
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That roadblock arises from a program called Prevention of Significant Deterioration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Deterioration in Japan's fiscal position could eventually stoke concern about currency depreciation and runaway inflation.
From Reuters • Jan. 12, 2022
Deterioration of the animals’ hearts and kidneys slowed, and they didn’t sprout tumors until later in their lives.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 22, 2016
Deterioration, traffic accidents, road widening and poor memories contribute to the dwindling number of remaining signs.
From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2015
A Commission on Physical Deterioration was appointed to investigate the cause, and to learn whether the low physical standard of the would-be Tommy Atkins was due to inherited defects.
From Civics and Health by Allen, William H.
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