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  • past participle of decay.
  • past tense form of decay.
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decayed



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Yet, despite this surge of security personnel, basic living conditions have only decayed.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

Instead, the liquid is painted directly onto the decayed area.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

“Remote and hybrid work used to be a privilege, but its benefits over in-person work have decayed across the board,” Chris Martin, senior economist at Glassdoor, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

Greiff points out baby heather plants nearby now able to grow in gaps left by decayed moss.

From BBC May 30, 2026

Ancient cities that had decayed, leaving massive sandy lumps over the flat desert.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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