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deteriorating

[dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-ting] / dɪˈtɪər i əˌreɪ tɪŋ /








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Hundreds of fishermen blocked oil depots in southern France for several days to protest against rising fuel prices and deteriorating working conditions, ahead of a presidential election next year.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

These machines could map the precise locations of dangerous munitions and help researchers monitor deteriorating wrecks more closely.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

Workers and retirees in the telecommunications, oil and teaching sectors have protested deteriorating living conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Campaign group Save Britain's Heritage said the local authority ordered Halabi to carry out urgent repairs to its deteriorating roof in the notice.

From BBC Sep. 9, 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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