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deteriorate

[dih-teer-ee-uh-reyt] / dɪˈtɪər i əˌreɪt /


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China’s consumer spending growth decelerated to its weakest pace since 2022 in April, while industrial output, investment and the real-estate sector all continued to deteriorate, falling short of economists’ expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

"His condition continues to deteriorate and will need more fully to be reviewed before any trial may commence," argued the defence.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

When this transfer process breaks down, nerve fibers begin to deteriorate, Ji explained.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Caleb Soto, attorney for the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, who represents many detainees, said he has watched people deteriorate week by week when he visits them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“It is time to call a halt to the practice of allowing houses to deteriorate while building further houses which are then allowed to deteriorate,” argued the organization.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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