deterioration

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It forms part of a wider landscape in which scientists are exploring technological solutions to help people with deterioration of physical or mental abilities enjoy their hobbies and participate in physical environments.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

While pockets of stress are emerging within private credit, the issues appear isolated rather than indicative of widespread deterioration in lending standards or balance-sheet quality.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

An inquest jury concluded Leona died from a cardiac arrest, but the underlying cause of her sudden deterioration was given as unascertained.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Some kind of psychological deterioration hit our family circle and began to eat away our pride.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey