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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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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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