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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

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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"Since the centre has opened we have seen a steady decrease in crime and antisocial behaviour on the estate," Mike said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Would the thermodynamic arrow reverse and disorder begin to decrease with time?

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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