deterioration
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“That said, the banks’ AA-range credit ratings reflect superior underlying credit profiles that are well-positioned to deal with any further near-term deterioration in the credit environment,” O’Brien and his team said in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The results suggest that the Greenland shark's remarkable lifespan does not necessarily come with the severe retinal deterioration that might be expected in such an old animal.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
"Given the significant role Walmart plays in the lives of many Americans, the deterioration will set some alarm bells ringing over whether the consumer is running out of steam," Saunders said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Given the “Anything But Bonds” theme, Hartnett’s strategy note has often explored in recent times, and the current deterioration in bond yields, buying fixed-income would definitely be a contrarian call at this juncture.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Yet genetic deterioration through man-made agents is the menace of our time, “the last and greatest danger to our civilization.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
She was asked about unexpected deteriorations among babies in the period she had worked in Chester, between April and September 2015.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2024
It is hard to imagine that the impending supply chain deteriorations won't exacerbate that problem, as will the ongoing disease of misinformation.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2021
Along with the deteriorations caused by age, weak adherence to safety standards, poor maintenance and corruption among enforcement bodies are all considered contributors to such disasters.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
Manufacturers reported longer lead times as trucking issues and capacity shortages led to what the survey said was one of the greatest deteriorations in vendor performance on record.
From Reuters ● Sep. 23, 2021
The manufacture of flannel has naturally undergone changes, and, in some cases, deteriorations.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
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