decreased
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In past strong El Niños, scientists have observed decreased plankton — an important food source for marine animals — and an increased probability of harmful algal blooms.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
That could translate into more flexible output quotas or decreased penalties for any excess production.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Vegetable-oil prices fell 4.6% in May, their first monthly decline this year, and dairy prices decreased 0.5% amid improved supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"We are moving in the right direction because you can see a very clear trend of decreased loss rate," Dr Zhen Zhang told BBC News.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Sheed decreased his eating speed by half, just to annoy his cousin.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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