deterioration

Example Sentences

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The U.S. economy was in a vulnerable state before the war and will experience further deterioration in coming months, said Brian Bethune, an economist at Boston College.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

We’re avoiding staples because many of those companies may be seeing long-term demand deterioration.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“The key proinflationary risks are associated with a deterioration in the global economic outlook and rising global price pressures amid increased geopolitical tensions,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

She believes with proper observations, the deterioration in her health might have been spotted.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The deterioration was so obvious that Clara decided to shut the house and dismiss everyone.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende