decrease
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The potential lawsuit would seek to challenge the proposed merger on antitrust grounds, arguing it would decrease competition, lower wages and lead to widespread job losses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The stock was dropping 2.6% to $293.63 on Tuesday and was on pace for its percentage decrease since Feb. 12, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
These were set to decrease to quarterly tests from March 2026, "but I wasn't too happy about that", she said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
While most released more acetylcholine, some small clusters of cells showed little change or even a decrease in activity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
But does it decrease our respect for his originality?
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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Ratios and Proportional Relationships
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Ratios and Proportional Relationships
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