decline
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The decline in ACA plan enrollees, however, has been greater in some other states.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Industry data shows global air cargo resumed growth in April, after a temporary decline in March on the Iran war, they note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
At the same time, there has been a decline in those who believe going to university leaves graduates "a lot better off" in the long run, down from 50% in 2005 to 36% in 2025.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The decline has been a long one, however, and it now trades only modestly higher than prior to the U.S. attacks on Iran in late February.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Declining crime rates, coupled with a decline in public concern about crime, have also helped to create a rare opening for a productive public conversation about the War on Drugs.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing decline
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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