decreasing

Example Sentences

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The IEA sees demand in China, the top coal consuming nation, decreasing somewhat over the next five years.

From Barron's

The options essentially boil down to working longer and retiring later, increasing savings now, or decreasing your lifestyle expenses, Williams said.

From MarketWatch

"Therefore, by our removing the compensation cap for ordinary unfair dismissal claims, this incentive will be lessened, making it easier for tribunals to reach a judgement more quickly and decreasing burdens on the system."

From BBC

In Altria’s case, the challenge is a steadily decreasing smoking population.

From Barron's

Confronting increasing costs and decreasing state and federal funding, the University of California regents on Wednesday approved a tuition hike lauded by UC leaders but fiercely opposed by students.

From Los Angeles Times