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deteriorating

[dih-teer-ee-uh-rey-ting] / dɪˈtɪər i əˌreɪ tɪŋ /








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Concerns about mental health deteriorating on these types of deployments are well-founded.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

And Richard Blumenthal, another Democratic senator, said there were "widespread reports of shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health, deck safety concerns" on the ship.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Some retirees get to a point where their health is deteriorating or they are reaching very advanced ages and they can more clearly see what will be left after they die.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

The remaining three cygnets, along with their mother and father, were taken to the wildlife hospital on Tuesday after concerns over the deteriorating condition of Canvey Lake and died on Friday.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Several miles of side trails have been closed, and others are deteriorating.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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