decline
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It didn’t bottom until March 30, with a 16.2% decline from its October peak.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The core rate is still too high, but its decline to 0.2% from 0.4% in April suggests the oil shock isn’t spreading into the broader economy, at least so far.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"In my eyes, there's no valid reason for them to decline it," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Gold stocks are in a bear market decline, as well.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Ruth May’s condition pitched suddenly into decline, as inexplicably as it had earlier improved.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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