deteriorate

Example Sentences

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“The rise in oil price will likely deteriorate the terms of trade for many of the Asian economies,” Lui says.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“However, due to heightened uncertainty about the Middle East situation, the outlook for business conditions is expected to deteriorate, making the timing of subsequent rate hikes difficult to predict,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For longevity seekers like Scott and Chitwood, the reasons behind their pursuit is simple: They see the way older people deteriorate, and they want to ensure they avoid that fate.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Blue Owl just demonstrated that the exit door can close permanently when conditions deteriorate.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

The cliff is pocked with knobs of jutting rock, some of which deteriorate as soon as I touch them.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir