- present participle of decline.
declining
Example Sentences
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Props to him for declining a rich extension offer last summer to play out the season and bet on himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The U.S. economy got some relief in June from declining oil prices and the start of the 2026 World Cup, but it’s still feeling the strain from the conflict with Iran.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
At the same time, declining opportunities for landing a job as employers favor more experienced hires in fields like software engineering have led many to seek ways to be their own boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
“These are difficult decisions taken to align production with demand, reduce inventory, and adapt to declining market conditions,” a company spokesperson said in a statement about the latest cuts.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
As a consequence, the amount of sunlight that is absorbed by the ground has been declining, and by changes in the land use we are lowering the surface temperature of our planet.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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