decrease
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Aramco slashed prices for grades sold to Northwest Europe and the Mediterranean by $10 a barrel above regional benchmarks, while U.S. customers saw a $2 per barrel decrease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
However, Micron shares were down 9.1% at $905.68 on Friday, heading for the worst single-day percent decrease since a nearly 10% drop in March, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
That’s a nearly 75% decrease from the $2.2 billion auditors recommended on 2020 returns.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
"Since the centre has opened we have seen a steady decrease in crime and antisocial behaviour on the estate," Mike said.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“But I can decrease the half-life while simultaneously making the potency tenfold.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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