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decrease

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




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That’s a nearly 75% decrease from the $2.2 billion auditors recommended on 2020 returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Scientists are clocking an increase in temperature and slight decrease in fog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Scientists observed a sharp decline in the production of gases, with water showing the steepest decrease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

For the current second quarter, the company is expecting a 3% to 4% decrease in revenue and adjusted earnings between $3.00 and $3.10 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

For example, if an oxygen tank sprang a leak, the oxygen pressure gauge in the simulator would decrease, giving you a clue as to what had gone wrong.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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