- present participle of deteriorate.
deteriorating
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The German auto industry supplier said that the environment is persistently challenging, with the overall market deteriorating and competition intensifying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
They cited a lack of change and deteriorating delivery of basic services.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The German auto industry supplier said Tuesday that the environment is persistently challenging, with the overall market deteriorating and competition intensifying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Supporters say the existing city allocation isn’t enough and has led to deteriorating recreation centers, swimming pools and restrooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Alarmed at the deteriorating conditions, he called in the six-thousand-member Fourth Regiment of the Illinois Militia to bring things back under control.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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