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deteriorating

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








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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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