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decrease

[dih-krees, dee-krees, dih-krees] / dɪˈkris, ˈdi kris, dɪˈkris /




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The stock was dropping 2.6% to $293.63 on Tuesday and was on pace for its percentage decrease since Feb. 12, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While most released more acetylcholine, some small clusters of cells showed little change or even a decrease in activity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

That’s a nearly 75% decrease from the $2.2 billion auditors recommended on 2020 returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

This was highlighted on social media, and within 24 hours the availability on SeatGeek seemed to decrease again.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The gravitational force between two bodies would decrease more rapidly with distance than it does in three dimensions.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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