decline
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The benefit of our show is that the vibe is pretty high throughout; it does not decline as soon as there are losers in the room.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The EIA reports a 7.2 million barrel decline in U.S. crude stocks for last week, a seventh straight draw, while a further 7.9 million barrels were released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If you are forced to withdraw assets during a market decline, you may permanently impair your portfolio’s ability to recover and compound over time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
According to the data, cells first experience a decline in stress resistance and disruptions in protein homeostasis, the system responsible for maintaining protein stability.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 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
Vocabulary lists containing decline
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 1–6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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