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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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Pizza’s dominance in American restaurant fare is declining, however.

From The Wall Street Journal

"None of them will be able to grab power," said a local marketing professional named Elkin, who declined to give his surname.

From BBC

The exercise, featuring missiles, fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels, drew a chorus of international condemnation that Seoul has notably declined to join.

From Barron's

"His sentence is about to end. I hope he will be released as soon as possible," said the man, who declined to be named due to security concerns.

From Barron's

His decision to decline left the U.S. president little choice but to deliver the shock and awe.

From The Wall Street Journal