deteriorate
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Assuming conditions don’t deteriorate further, “these supply responses reinforce our conviction of a broad-based recovery in upstream markets in 2027 and 2028,” Le Peuch said.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
KGM’s extensive use of these products, as she and her lawyers argued, caused her mental health to deteriorate.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
Some economists say economic conditions could deteriorate if the nations are still fighting in June or early July.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
After she didn’t return to the den for several days and her cub’s condition started to dangerously deteriorate, the Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the park service to intervene and rescue him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
“It is time to call a halt to the practice of allowing houses to deteriorate while building further houses which are then allowed to deteriorate,” argued the organization.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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