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deteriorate

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


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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

While the Strabane man has been on the waiting list, his left knee started to deteriorate and needs replaced, which, he said, is "another hurdle" he will have to cross.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

When this transfer process breaks down, nerve fibers begin to deteriorate, Ji explained.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

As for when the consumer will finally tire out, many economists expect to see conditions deteriorate later in the second quarter of this year.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Unless we somehow acquired some more gas or descended to a lower camp, I knew that my teammates and I would continue to deteriorate rapidly.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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