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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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But she too has noticed the decline of the town's High Street in recent years.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Energy Information Administration expects demand to decline by 1.1 million barrels a day, while the International Energy Agency projects a contraction of 420,000 barrels a day this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Although mitochondrial performance is known to decline with age, the reasons behind this gradual deterioration have remained unclear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

She extends one to me, shoving it into my hand before I can decline her offer.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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