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deteriorating

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








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"Deteriorating weather conditions put additional strain on critical infrastructure," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Deteriorating conditions in Skid Row broadly over the same period also could explain the greater security needs, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

Deteriorating supplies drove up the Euronext futures price benchmark to a six-month peak in early August.

From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2023

Deteriorating conditions on Everest are raising concerns for mountaineers and others whose livelihoods depend on the flow of visitors coming to climb the mountain each year.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2023

What, again, is that which is called Deteriorating, and by attaining to which one has to return once more?

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan




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