decline
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There was a 3.9% year-to-date decline in the first four months of 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The AI hedge-funds’ advantage began to decline as more and more hedge funds adopted the technology.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
According to the study, this type of abrupt decline is common in regions that have experienced heavy nitrogen pollution for decades, including parts of Europe, eastern China, and the eastern United States.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
The decline in ACA plan enrollees, however, has been greater in some other states.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
I begged their pardon, but they only laughed at my embarrassment Loudly, Elnora lamented the decline of honor in men and virtue in women.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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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