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deteriorate

[dih-teer-ee-uh-reyt] / dɪˈtɪər i əˌreɪt /


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It is not known whether this played any role in Maresca's departure, but the relationship continued to further deteriorate over a number of issues, including medical staff and team selections.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

No, argue strategists at JPMorgan, who offer this chart showing that net equity issuance will only modestly deteriorate due to a wave of stock buybacks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He says this could represent heightened risk if market conditions deteriorate, especially with Virgin Australia’s value-conscious customers potentially more sensitive to an economic downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"His condition continues to deteriorate and will need more fully to be reviewed before any trial may commence," argued the defence.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

As the years went on, Halliday’s already-stunted social skills seemed to deteriorate even further.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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