declining
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Water levels at Lake Mead, which is the largest reservoir in the US, have been declining since 2000.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Avoiding outdoor excursions, or reaching more frequently for walls or furniture to steady yourself while walking, particularly in familiar spaces, could be an indicator your balance is declining.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The figure represented the fifth straight quarter with declining revenue.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
We’re all sitting at home sipping adaptogenic mushroom tonics, journaling our feelings and politely declining invitations to any event after 7 p.m. because we’d rather optimize our sleep scores than take a tequila shot.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
If we do not receive your acceptance by October 14, 1957, we will assume that you are declining this invitation.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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