deteriorated

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The inquest opening on Thursday heard that "despite best care", Dixon "deteriorated" and died from her injuries.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The analysts point out that Judo Capital’s downgraded guidance has raised concerns about credit quality in small- and medium-sized business lending, while housing-market sentiment has deteriorated due to higher borrowing costs and tax policy changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Venezuela has experienced more than a decade of intense economic crisis, which has led to deteriorated living standards in the oil-rich country.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

She had reportedly been hospitalized earlier this month for malnutrition before her condition deteriorated.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

The weather deteriorated as the afternoon wore on.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer