decrease
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“We expected to find a subtle decrease over time, not a drastic decrease,” Dr. Scott Lundy, the study’s lead author and Urology Program Director at Cleveland Clinic, said in a blog post.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
"What is also important to note is that the decrease in blood pressure, lipids and blood glucose were also maintained in those patients taking oral medications," he adds.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The anticipated decrease in heart disease was not substantiated, and, more alarmingly, they cited “excess harm.”
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The result: On weekends where box-office revenue increased, tipping rates tended to decrease.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Any decrease in initiative required, such as the arrival of humans, snaps him back.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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