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declining



ADJECTIVE
descendent
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ADJECTIVE
descending
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ADJECTIVE
downhill
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ADJECTIVE
shrinking
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NOUN
declination
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“The district has not sufficiently adjusted staffing and facilities use in response to declining enrollment.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Bigger trees are also more likely to form hollows – a critical and declining habitat for rare species such as the greater glider and Leadbeater’s possum.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

“I still see it declining and you’re coming into the slow part with the holidays,” Wessel said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Analysts at ING meanwhile said the French figures "suggest that inflation is likely to remain above three percent for the rest of 2026 before gradually declining in 2027".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Atticus Finch had watched Henry’s ragged pursuit of his daughter with benign objectivity, giving advice when asked for it, but absolutely declining to become involved.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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