- present participle of decline.
declining
Example Sentences
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Analysts at ING meanwhile said the French figures "suggest that inflation is likely to remain above three percent for the rest of 2026 before gradually declining in 2027".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Unfortunately, the Continent has been declining militarily and economically for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Seagrass habitats store carbon, support biodiversity and help protect coastlines from erosion, but are declining globally due to pollution, development, disturbance and climate change.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Weinstein, imprisoned and suffering from declining health, sought relief in both California and New York.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
If we do not receive your acceptance by October 14, 1957, we will assume that you are declining this invitation.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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