deterioration

Example Sentences

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In Meta’s case, the firm expects “healthy” revenue above consensus estimates and second-quarter guidance that likely brackets consensus, assuming no further deterioration in the macroeconomic environment.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The U.S. economy was in a vulnerable state before the war and will experience further deterioration in coming months, said Brian Bethune, an economist at Boston College.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

"If we do the right thing early in the illness, and support people with the right level of pacing, you can prevent that deterioration in a lot of cases."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Leprosy can leave clear traces on the bones, including facial damage and deterioration of the hands and feet caused by secondary infections.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

I looked at Cletus to see if all this talk of illness and deterioration affected him the way it did me.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant