deterioration

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It forms part of a wider landscape in which scientists are exploring technological solutions to help people with deterioration of physical or mental abilities enjoy their hobbies and participate in physical environments.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

While pockets of stress are emerging within private credit, the issues appear isolated rather than indicative of widespread deterioration in lending standards or balance-sheet quality.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“A deterioration there could imply that the three years plus of a supportive macro backdrop for markets is coming to an end.”

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Input cost inflation rose at its fastest rate in just over three years, while the overall level of output growth was dragged by a deterioration in new orders, the survey said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

As I show in my report, these and other physical and mental deterioration syndromes can be predicted with statistically significant results by the application of my new formula.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes