deterioration

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Using a technique called riverfly monitoring, the sampling looks at levels of invertebrate life in the water, which means any pollution or deterioration in water quality can be quickly detected.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

There are several possible reasons for the deterioration, suggests Sam Cranny-Evans from the Royal United Services Institute think-tank in London.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Plus, allies of Mitch McConnell said amid rumors about a deterioration in his health that they’ve held detailed discussions with him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

“We believe the recent post-IPO correction reflects a normalization in expectations rather than a deterioration in fundamentals,” the Zephirin note said, calling the pullback an “attractive buying opportunity.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

While I did my homework in the kitchen I heard Milton’s resonant, drill-like voice saying, “Socrates: ‘There seem to be two causes of the deterioration of the arts’ Adeimantus: ‘What are they?’

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides