declining

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Further analysis showed that declining oxygen solubility caused by climate warming was the primary driver behind the global oxygen decline, accounting for 62.7% of the observed changes.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The species had previously existed as two separated populations in northern England and Kent, before declining to a handful of plants across three sites in Kent.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It produces crude, but declining output and limited refining capacity leave it dependent on imported gasoline and diesel, much of it from the United States.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Consumer staples have performed fine as a group, but the sector contains a host of declining food makers that are struggling to compete with healthier products.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Atticus Finch had watched Henry’s ragged pursuit of his daughter with benign objectivity, giving advice when asked for it, but absolutely declining to become involved.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee