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 NLT report said the decrease was caused by fewer boys of that age saying they enjoyed reading.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 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
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
Almost at once the number of egg masses deposited on experimental goats began to decrease, as did their fertility.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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