deteriorate
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He says this could represent heightened risk if market conditions deteriorate, especially with Virgin Australia’s value-conscious customers potentially more sensitive to an economic downturn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
It expected the situation "to deteriorate further" and "become unmanageable" as passenger volumes increased towards the summer peak.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
When this transfer process breaks down, nerve fibers begin to deteriorate, Ji explained.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
“Market gets pushed to extremes, economic conditions deteriorate rapidly, as a result we get economic contraction,” LaRose said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
At the same time, people began to move out of the old row houses in East and West Baltimore, as those began to deteriorate as well.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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