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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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The Citrus Heights Police Department chief declined to comment specifically on the case but said that while the citation process isn’t infallible, all individuals who get a summons receive due process.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 2014 drop in the international price of crude marked the beginning of the gradual withdrawal of Venezuelan support and the acceleration of Cuba’s economic and social decline.

From The Wall Street Journal

AT&T declined to comment on its plans, saying discussion of its potential departure was “based on rumors and speculation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The company also declined to comment on U.S. government concerns about its cranes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because while the Olympics may help the sport gather viewers, it has done little to reverse a steady decline in participation at the grassroots level, which is robbing the sport of its future athletes.

From Los Angeles Times