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decreasing

[dih-kree-sing] / dɪˈkri sɪŋ /






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The indignity and grime of poverty, the constant close proximity, the competitive scramble for decreasing amounts of writing time made them hunker defensively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Turkey and the European Union each accounted for 5% during the same time period, although Russian energy exports to the EU have been decreasing.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The researchers also showed that they can manipulate the microcomb's "rainbow" by increasing or decreasing the strength of individual frequencies.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

More and more, diners are leaning into “proteinmaxxing,” the viral health trend that promotes increased protein intake with the goal of boosting metabolism, decreasing appetite and increasing muscle mass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

The practice actually saved the school money by decreasing the garbage-disposal expenses.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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