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deteriorating

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








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Some analysts say the real warning sign won’t necessarily appear in revenue growth, but in slowing net new store additions, rising closure rates, or deteriorating franchisee retention.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

The six-to-12 month outlook for financial markets is deteriorating as inventories fall, inflation risks rise and higher capital costs become more relevant for the AI capital expenditure boom.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"It was quite a process in the last months, actually, for me to make peace with death because the call wasn't coming and my health was deteriorating," Thomas said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Knowing that my health was deteriorating every day took its toll on my mother.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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