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decline

[dih-klahyn] / dɪˈklaɪn /






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Contra Costa County experienced the third largest decline in children’s eye care in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The results show a clear decline in the number of close-in giant planets as stars age.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

With Wilder, he is someone who held his form well but the decline has been rapid.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

One of the more troubling signals in Friday’s report came from a decline in the labor-force participation rate—the share of the working-age population that is either working or looking for work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The look he gave me nearly undid my resolve to decline his offer.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson