declining

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Rates on CDs hit 5% a few years ago, but they have been declining along with the Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

It's protected by conservation law, but the status of the river has been downgraded to "unfavourable - declining" by Natural England.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Sugar levels increased quickly in the warmer fruit before declining, while mangoes stored at 12°C showed a slower and steadier rise.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

While the number of people leaving has held steady at some 250,000 annually in recent years, the number of people who repatriate each year is declining noticeably.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The army of assembled reporters and photographers flocked around both players as they left the stage, but both hurried out of the theater, declining to give any statements.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady