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deterioration

[dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪˌtɪər i əˈreɪ ʃən /


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During the eight-month pilot at the seven trusts, 69 calls were made to dedicated Martha's Rule phone numbers, including some calls relating to acute deterioration following an urgent clinical review.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The arrival of Chinese automakers will lead to a deterioration in profit margins for many brands in Europe, but the car industry has always been competitive, Severinson says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The findings reveal an overlooked way that water can contribute to the gradual deterioration of protective surfaces.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Such mistakes include missing the signs of acute deterioration in patients, failing to order the necessary tests and scans and making incorrect diagnoses.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The collapse of the Soviet Union had meant the deterioration of its public health policy.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

By 01:40 to her death, Child D had dramatic deteriorations at different points.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2022

Along with the deteriorations caused by age, weak adherence to safety standards, poor maintenance and corruption among enforcement bodies are all considered contributors to such disasters.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2021

The index’s 44% climb from its March 23 low stands in contrast to sharp deteriorations in gross domestic product and other economic indicators as a result of nationwide lockdowns, which are now easing.

From Reuters ● Jun. 8, 2020

Since the China trade war began last year, moments of comity and cheer have more than once been shattered, giving way to jolting deteriorations in relations between the two sides.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 11, 2019

Nay, are the suggested improvements of that teaching really gross deteriorations?

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Robert Green Ingersoll




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