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decrease

[dih-krees, dee-krees, dih-krees] / dɪˈkris, ˈdi kris, dɪˈkris /




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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lamb Weston LW -20.50%decrease; red down pointing triangle swung to a profit in its latest quarter as revenue edged up.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From The Wall Street Journal