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decrease

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




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Even if unit prices of tokens decrease, total AI industry dollar sales could rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The NLT report said the decrease was caused by fewer boys of that age saying they enjoyed reading.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Appetite may decrease, oral health can worsen, chronic illnesses become more common and many older people take medicines that affect how nutrients are absorbed, used or cleared from the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But then again, I think this would decrease productivity.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky




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