declined

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Princess Mette-Marit, 52, is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis, and her doctors last week placed her on a waiting list for a lung transplant, saying her condition had declined significantly in recent months.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Car insurance decreased 1.7% in May from April, prescription drugs dropped 0.9% and prices for new vehicles declined 0.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Following Trump’s post, Citigroup shares initially rose before falling as much as 1.5%, while the S&P 500 declined 1%.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead, Pratt declined an invite to their only other scheduled debate and never bothered with the forums civic groups across the city held in order for their members to hear from candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When the Lambert police finally declined to press charges against the Allens?

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson