declining

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The index is at new highs even as market breadth remains weak, meaning more constituents are declining than advancing.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

L.A.’s declining share of a contracting film and television industry is hollowing out its middle class, a group Pratt rarely talks about when homelessness is not at issue.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Pletcher said a declining foal crop has led to fewer races, which means trainers have fewer opportunities to take the traditional step from maiden race to allowance race to stakes race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The U.S. seeks concessions from Canada while declining to consider lowering or scrapping tariffs on key Canadian manufacturing sectors, Verheul said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The California sunlight had the pewter cast of a declining season.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand