declining
Example Sentences
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Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The district’s planned expansion aims to provide access to affordable child care while building early loyalty with local families to help curb declining enrollment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The declining trend in these industries preceded the AI boom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Those investors will end up with portfolios of mature and declining businesses.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The California sunlight had the pewter cast of a declining season.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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