deteriorate

Example Sentences

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“However, due to heightened uncertainty about the Middle East situation, the outlook for business conditions is expected to deteriorate, making the timing of subsequent rate hikes difficult to predict,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For longevity seekers like Scott and Chitwood, the reasons behind their pursuit is simple: They see the way older people deteriorate, and they want to ensure they avoid that fate.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

But critics accuse her of merely shifting traffic elsewhere, while also allowing security, cleanliness and public transport to deteriorate.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Blue Owl just demonstrated that the exit door can close permanently when conditions deteriorate.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

We were determined not to let conditions deteriorate entirely under Badenhorst.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela