decline
Example Sentences
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Rates have fallen further, with some movement in recent days, and Moneyfacts has predicted more declines early this year.
From BBC
Investors instead zeroed in on declining profit, softer sales in Greater China, and a 30% slump in revenue for the Converse footwear brand.
From Barron's
The analysts expect growth at Akamai to pick up because of moderating declines in delivery, stable security growth, and accelerating growth in compute, the Fly reported.
From Barron's
When asked if the county provided any of the $3.5 million in funds to Pustilnikov for the renovations before the project was canceled, the county declined to say.
From Los Angeles Times
The Venezuelan government has not commented on the pace of the releases, and the attorney general has declined a BBC interview request.
From BBC
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