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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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However, the decline in respiration observed in nitrogen saturated forests is not necessarily good news.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

But it can be a disadvantage when interest rates decline, since longer-duration portfolios will rise in value more rapidly.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Overall, Covered California had 1.8 million enrollees in February, down from 1.94 million the year before — a decline of 7%.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Exports of Swiss watches dropped in April due to a pronounced decline in shipments to the U.S. as tariff volatility continues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I’ve thought about it long and hard and decided that if he will tolerate me as I am, I’ll decline to return to all familiar comforts in order to stay here.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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