deteriorate

Example Sentences

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“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

This means when fundamentals deteriorate, it’s difficult for the ETFs to meet redemptions quickly enough.

From MarketWatch • 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

The International Energy Agency reportedly met this morning to monitor developments, raising the possibility of coordinated action if markets deteriorate further.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Unless we somehow acquired some more gas or descended to a lower camp, I knew that my teammates and I would continue to deteriorate rapidly.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer