deteriorate
Example Sentences
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Chairman Mao Zedong championed technological independence in the 1950s and 1960s as relations deteriorated with the Soviet Union.
But the legacy of a Hertfordshire rail crash that happened 25 years ago is a reminder of the importance of ensuring that deteriorated rail is replaced in good time.
From BBC
The officer said while he was being spoken to, his condition "rapidly deteriorated" and police at the scene carried out CPR on him before taking him to hospital.
From BBC
“Too many times, our society lets people’s mental health deteriorate so significantly that they can either become the victims or the perpetrators of crimes.”
From Los Angeles Times
With the pitch deteriorating, Lyon unleashed another trademark delivery to bowl Stokes, then tempted Crawley down the wicket to be stumped by Carey, leaving England's Ashes campaign in tatters.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
