- present participle of deteriorate.
deteriorating
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors portrayed her as an overwhelmed mother who knew what she was doing was wrong, while defense attorneys painted a bleak picture of her deteriorating mental health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“The result is deteriorating public health, increased lawlessness and a bleak environment for small businesses.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Still, the view that deteriorating housing affordability has made it more attractive for young Americans to build net worth in assets other than housing is proliferating.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The asphalt on one court was old and deteriorating, with multiple potholes and fissures.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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