decline
Example Sentences
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In contrast, those who consumed refined olive oil tended to show a decline in microbiota diversity over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
He had hoped the March international break would act as a reset for his side's poor form, but the decline has continued into April.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
She found that when childcare costs rise, birth rates decline as well.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
“We expect PMI data to show a decline in activity, with the composite index falling to the 50-point threshold,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
She thought that maybe—just maybe—Western Civilization was in a decline because people did not take time to take tea at four o'clock.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
Vocabulary lists containing decline
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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