deterioration
Example Sentences
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"The gradual deterioration of law and order has emerged as the biggest threat."
From Barron's
“Affluent is still the highest growth band, but low-end has not seen any deterioration,” he added.
From MarketWatch
Officials will be looking for "clearer, more durable evidence of disinflation" or renewed deterioration in the labor market before lowering rates again, he added.
From Barron's
This process weakens bones further and creates a cycle of deterioration that is difficult to reverse using current therapies.
From Science Daily
Analysts say any rate cut before midyear would likely require deterioration in the labor market because inflation probably won’t fall fast enough to persuade skeptics before then.
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