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regress

[ri-gres, ree-gres] / rɪˈgrɛs, ˈri grɛs /


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My experience is that change happens, and then every time there’s progress there’s also regress.

From Salon

“The risk isn’t that U.S. soccer will be in the same place in 10 years, but that it will have regressed,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

His infield versatility is a plus and he put together three consecutive strong offensive seasons before regressing in 2025 to a .622 OPS.

From Los Angeles Times

Greyson was meeting all his milestones and speaking normally until age 2, when he started regressing.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They have somehow managed to regress and have a weaker squad than they did last year," former Scotland striker Steven Thompson told Sportsound.

From BBC