decline
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She said her encounter with the businessman played a part in a decline in her mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The gain comes after a brutal 6.6% decline on Friday.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Patients who received finerenone in addition to standard treatment experienced a significantly slower decline in kidney function compared with those receiving standard care alone.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
After a long decline spanning decades, the share of teens working summer jobs is expected to hit a record low this year — a disturbing trend that can have ominous repercussions for their future earnings.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“I do not often decline invitations. Your letter said you had a proposition for me.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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Vocabulary lists containing decline
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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