decline
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In contrast, the tubular form of the ER, which is more closely linked to lipid or fat production, declines only slightly.
From Science Daily
Participants also reported that their sleep felt lighter, they woke up more often, and their overall sleep quality declined when exposed to aircraft noise or pink noise.
From Science Daily
Fewer schools are also likely to be needed in future as the number of children of school age declines.
From BBC
Josh MacAlister, the government's minister for children and families, said children needed family homes not residential care and "reversing the decline in the number of available foster places is an urgent priority".
From BBC
Among the headwinds it is facing is a decline in foreign visitors to its U.S. theme parks.
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