in a decline
Example Sentences
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She said her encounter with the businessman played a part in a decline in her mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
That has resulted in a decline in major incidents and fatalities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Due to shrinking households stemming from the one-child policy enacted decades ago, China’s domestic economy is in a decline that cannot be reversed.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
A few small studies, mainly in non-customer-facing service jobs, find that a 20% drop in hours does not result in a decline in revenue.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024
She thought that maybe—just maybe—Western Civilization was in a decline because people did not take time to take tea at four o'clock.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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