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deteriorating

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








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With provisions increasing and the DRP discounted, Lead flags deteriorating asset quality and notes NAB’s consideration that Australia’s economy could enter an extreme recession.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

It is structurally sound, but the bridge deck is deteriorating rapidly, according to Caltrans officials.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

They cited a lack of change and deteriorating delivery of basic services.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

The German auto industry supplier said that the environment is persistently challenging, with the overall market deteriorating and competition intensifying.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Yanking the laces tight made me wince in pain; for the past two weeks the condition of my cracked, bleeding fingertips had been steadily deteriorating in the cold air.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer


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