- present participle of decline.
declining
Example Sentences
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Props to him for declining a rich extension offer last summer to play out the season and bet on himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The buoys mark a voluntary no-anchor zone, to encourage water users to avoid anchoring, reduce seabed damage, and protect declining seagrass habitats.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Strong productivity translated to declining or stable unit labor costs, he argued, which would allow the economy to tolerate more growth without higher inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
Switzerland's foreign ministry said Saturday that envoys "from various countries currently present are continuing their efforts to maintain the dialogue", declining to offer further details.
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
The California sunlight had the pewter cast of a declining season.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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