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deterioration

[dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-shuhn] / dɪˌtɪər i əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Separately, the company cut its guidance for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31 given the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and recent deterioration in the performance of its North America unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The jury was told Stefania had wanted to "let her mum go" after both women experienced a deterioration in their mental health.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That would confirm that the labor market is not merely avoiding deterioration; it is beginning to heal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Further deterioration began last October, when a bearish death cross formed as the 50-day simple moving average moved below the 200-day simple moving average.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But a decade later, the rapidly growing prison population inevitably led to a deterioration in the conditions of confinement.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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