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declining



ADJECTIVE
descendent
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ADJECTIVE
descending
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ADJECTIVE
downhill
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ADJECTIVE
shrinking
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NOUN
declination
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You are correct to act sooner rather than later, especially if your mom is declining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The BLS, like many statistics agencies worldwide, has faced a number of challenges in recent years with declining survey response rates and dwindling resources.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The company expects lower sales due to reduced net price realization and declining volumes, guiding for $9.75 to $10.25 adjusted earnings a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

For one, the markets were oversupplied in 2025, which resulted in fat stockpiles that are still relatively plentiful, albeit declining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The California sunlight had the pewter cast of a declining season.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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