decrease
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The researchers said their study demonstrated "the pressing matter of exploring a possible decrease in learning skills".
From BBC
“The decrease is driven by higher domestic migration due to impacts of wildfires, especially the Palisades and Eaton fires, and a significant decrease in net international migration,” the Department of Finance wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
The winds that had kept water scoopers grounded had decreased substantially.
Lamb Weston LW -20.50%decrease; red down pointing triangle swung to a profit in its latest quarter as revenue edged up.
Union Pacific UNP -0.02%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Norfolk Southern NSC 0.07%increase; green up pointing triangle filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board requesting approval of their proposed merger.
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