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decreasing

[dih-kree-sing] / dɪˈkri sɪŋ /






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The budget also establishes 22,770 new slots for free or reduced childcare, which Newsom had proposed decreasing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

"With decreasing support for humanitarian assistance, we then see more Sudanese look for safety, look for opportunity further afield."

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The CDC’s medical review, written last week by a doctor in the agency, said while it is possible Perryman had the virus, the chances for her to develop symptoms were decreasing with time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

According to Airas, this may indicate that inflammation is more noticeable during the earlier stages of the disease before gradually decreasing over time.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Strewn around the Cornucopia are other supplies, their value decreasing the farther they are from the horn.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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