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deteriorate

[dih-teer-ee-uh-reyt] / dɪˈtɪər i əˌreɪt /


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The problem is that tissue-resident macrophages themselves deteriorate with age.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

Fearing supply shortages, Iranians are rushing to buy fuel and food as living standards deteriorate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

Bobker said it’s not a surprise that most major water agencies are rallying around these voluntary deals because it lets them continue largely “business-as-usual” operations while the ecosystem continues to deteriorate.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

This is about how people express concern for young women whose bodies we’ve witnessed deteriorate on screen — and that they do at all.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

We watch the official presentation deteriorate as it’s peppered with choice shots from the propos.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

SB Energy warned in the filing that it is substantially dependent on OpenAI and could be materially harmed if the AI company’s financial condition deteriorates.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Balance naturally deteriorates as our eyesight, sense of touch, strength and vestibular systems decline.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

But he also said that "if the situation really deteriorates and shipping were to come to a standstill, we could not rule out an impact on our results".

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

One possibility is to protect adipose tissue before it deteriorates, preventing fat cells from disappearing and reducing the metabolic damage caused by the disease.

From Science Daily Jul. 26, 2026

“The aneurysm gradually deteriorates due to the constant pressure of the blood passing through it.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

Their soft tissues had deteriorated into powder, while portions of the skeletons were also missing.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

In a phone interview, Jacob Poushter, the lead author of the recent Pew survey, points out that over time Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s image in the U.S. has also deteriorated.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

He eventually hired a lawyer, but the relationship quickly deteriorated.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

After ups and downs, her condition deteriorated and she died on Aug. 9.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Ernest’s health had deteriorated toward the end of the war and grown even worse after the armistice.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Still, the view that deteriorating housing affordability has made it more attractive for young Americans to build net worth in assets other than housing is proliferating.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Hegseth has similarly dismissed reports of deteriorating conditions as “completely misrepresented.”

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

Iranians in Dubai are concerned about the deteriorating economic picture in Gulf countries like the U.A.E. as the war drags on.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The frigid winters and the dry desert­ like conditions of the tundra prevent metals, papers, garbage, and refuse from deteriorating as it does in warmer zones.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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