deteriorate
Example Sentences
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"Things began to deteriorate very quickly because no spare parts were sent," he said.
From BBC
France has seen its public finances substantially deteriorate, Germany is going on a bumper borrowing spree while countries previously on the brink of bankruptcy like Greece have spectacularly restored their finances.
From Barron's
But Ms. W.’s voice was deteriorating at an alarming speed, because now she could only speak in a hoarse whisper, and everybody had to stop with their “please”ing just to hear her.
From Literature
The speed with which conditions on the island have deteriorated has surprised analysts and some U.S. officials.
Collins returned to the fold for a 2007 tour — including two spectacular evenings at the Hollywood Bowl — and, after his health deteriorated, a bittersweet farewell jaunt in 2021-22.
From Los Angeles Times
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