- past participle of deteriorate.
- past tense form of deteriorate.
deteriorated
Example Sentences
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The analysts point out that Judo Capital’s downgraded guidance has raised concerns about credit quality in small- and medium-sized business lending, while housing-market sentiment has deteriorated due to higher borrowing costs and tax policy changes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
It is understood that Saka's ongoing Achilles issue has not deteriorated since the climax of the domestic season.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
She had reportedly been hospitalized earlier this month for malnutrition before her condition deteriorated.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
But when his condition deteriorated, he went to hospital.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
He knew the work would keep him up most of the night, but it had to be done immediately, before the blood serum deteriorated.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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