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decrease

[dih-krees, dee-krees, dih-krees] / dɪˈkris, ˈdi kris, dɪˈkris /




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That’s a nearly 75% decrease from the $2.2 billion auditors recommended on 2020 returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Scientists observed a sharp decline in the production of gases, with water showing the steepest decrease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Shares of AT&T slid 4.4% to $23.56 on Wednesday and were on pace for their largest one-day percentage decrease since Oct.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

According to data from Dealogic, which conducts research on the capital markets, almost half of companies that have gone public in the last 30 years have seen their value decrease compared to when they listed.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But does it decrease our respect for his originality?

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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