deteriorate

Example Sentences

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But if the economic activity starts to deteriorate, the Fed will tilt toward holding rates steady for longer, he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

After she didn’t return to the den for several days and her cub’s condition started to dangerously deteriorate, the Department of Fish and Wildlife authorized the park service to intervene and rescue him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Some economists say economic conditions could deteriorate if the nations are still fighting in June or early July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“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

As the years went on, Halliday’s already-stunted social skills seemed to deteriorate even further.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline