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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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The man declined to comment, as did several neighbors when reached by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

All were noted as declined for insufficient evidence.

From Salon

Citing low productivity, industrial decline and an ageing population, the institutes warned that Germany's economy would soon be unable to grow sustainably.

From Barron's

RH said it was hurt by tariffs and bad weather, and that it expects its revenue to decline in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shares of Franklin Resources, the manager’s parent company, have declined about 1% this year.

From The Wall Street Journal