deteriorate
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Because the structure is known to deteriorate during aging and neurodegenerative disease, its breakdown could push neurons into a damaging cycle involving greater amyloid production, further structural weakening, and eventual cell death.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Additional guidance should be developed for vulnerable patients who are alone and could deteriorate.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Associated British Foods ABF -3.02%decrease; red down pointing triangle said its sugar business would post a loss as market conditions deteriorate as the conglomerate prepares to spin off its key clothing business Primark.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Hazy conditions were visible at Dodger Stadium, where manager Dave Roberts told reporters the Dodgers’ game against the Baltimore Orioles was expected to start on time as long as air quality did not deteriorate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
When weariness sets in, a writer’s ability to behold an entire branch of the tree can deteriorate.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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They fear a surge in nationalism that has shielded the government from criticism could give way to discontent if the economy deteriorates further.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
As Joe's mental state deteriorates and he becomes more exposed and child-like, the camera was physically moved closer to Larkin using longer lenses.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
If one deteriorates, the other is almost certain to do so as well, with deleterious consequences.
From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026
As plant tissue breaks down and cells stop functioning, chlorophyll gradually deteriorates.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2026
After death, the cadaver suddenly deteriorates: the internal organs, having been dead or partially dead for days, have already begun to dissolve, and a sort of shock-related meltdown occurs.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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The lawsuit shows how the relationship between the two companies has rapidly deteriorated since 2024, when they signed a deal to have OpenAI’s ChatGPT work with Apple’s Siri chatbot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Baked in the intense heat, the surface has deteriorated and 11 wickets fell on Saturday alone.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Their condition "slightly deteriorated during the flight", after which they were immediately isolated and taken into care upon landing in Paris, even before the disease was officially identified, the ministry added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
It is understood that Saka's ongoing Achilles issue has not deteriorated since the climax of the domestic season.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
When that happened at this level, things deteriorated quickly.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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The latest reminder is educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite fast has prompted growing concern over his rapidly deteriorating health.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
US states near the Canadian border including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois were particularly choked, as the Northeast including New York was also experiencing deteriorating air quality.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
For decades, the north campus had no resident population, remaining a collection of vacant deteriorating buildings and residential programs for physical and mental health recovery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Vice President JD Vance, who had been expected to lead the U.S. delegation, also postponed his trip amid the deteriorating security situation.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
I learned so much so fast, and now my mind is deteriorating rapidly.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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