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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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Loss of muscle mass and strength can contribute substantially to frailty, declining mobility and physical function, and poorer health.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

They cited the PDP's declining viability and a desire for better co-operation with the federal government as reasons for their departure.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

At the beginning of this year, the Western world’s five large, integrated energy companies were talking about things like “structural cost efficiencies,” “consistent delivery” and “superior shareholder returns, despite declining oil prices.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The figure represented the fifth straight quarter with declining revenue.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 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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