- present participle of decline.
declining
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With its own index, research firm Capital Economics estimates that growth in China in the third quarter was 2%, dragged down by declining industrial activity, particularly in construction and petrochemicals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Gomez has avoided the public eye since the accusations surfaced, declining media interviews and campaign appearances, giving further momentum to his opponent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Add to those a declining catch, warming water which is pushing what Train called the lobster "sweet spot" out deeper and a shifting tariff policy, and Maine's singular coastal heritage industry is facing peril.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
The economy is going to need it, especially with a slower-growing or even declining labor force.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
He was uneasy about what he saw as the increasing centralization of the ANC in Johannesburg and the declining power of the regions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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