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decrease

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




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While most released more acetylcholine, some small clusters of cells showed little change or even a decrease in activity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Aramco slashed prices for grades sold to Northwest Europe and the Mediterranean by $10 a barrel above regional benchmarks, while U.S. customers saw a $2 per barrel decrease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Never again shall there be any such league of Elves and Men; for Men multiply and the Firstborn decrease, and the two kindreds are estranged.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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