deterioration
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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
Input cost inflation rose at its fastest rate in just over three years, while the overall level of output growth was dragged by a deterioration in new orders, the survey said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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
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