deteriorate

Example Sentences

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Films from the 1930s have deteriorated beyond recovery because preservationists cannot digitize them during their copyright protection periods, and many works never emerge from obscurity at all.

From Los Angeles Times

For example, the report noted that Edison is behind in replacing or reinforcing aging and deteriorating transmission and distribution poles.

From Los Angeles Times

In late November Zia was rushed to hospital, where, despite the best efforts of medics, her condition deteriorated from a raft of health issues.

From Barron's

Ties between the neighbours have deteriorated since ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the pro-democracy uprising and sought refuge in India.

From Barron's

Prisoners for Palestine previously said Mr Gib's health had "deteriorated rapidly" since joining the hunger strike on 2 November, and the activist now needed to use a wheelchair.

From BBC