decline
Example Sentences
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The state has gone some ways toward reversing the decline, with the figure rising to 66% in November 2024.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Tesla stock gained, recovering slightly after a 6.6% decline on Friday.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The reasons for that decline are the whole point that the media people themselves miss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
She said her encounter with the businessman played a part in a decline in her mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Perhaps I’ll be invited to lodge in the private cabin at some point, but I must decline.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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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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