decline
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Burnham and Reform UK would rather talk about re-industrialisation in advanced manufacturing, which they argue can reverse the UK's economic decline.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Energy Information Administration expects demand to decline by 1.1 million barrels a day, while the International Energy Agency projects a contraction of 420,000 barrels a day this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
According to the data, cells first experience a decline in stress resistance and disruptions in protein homeostasis, the system responsible for maintaining protein stability.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The widow apologized to the admiral for the delay, but her position was clear: She would neither accept nor decline his offer of marriage until after the séance.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing decline
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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