begin a slide
Frequency: 4.92.8 per million words
To start a process of decline.
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- The company's profits began a steep slide after the new regulations were introduced.
- Many fear that the economy is about to begin a prolonged slide.
- Once the initial excitement wore off, the project began a slow slide into obscurity.
- His career began a downward slide when he made a series of bad decisions.
- The politician's approval ratings began to begin their slide after the scandal broke.
- We're concerned that the market might begin a significant slide next quarter.
- The team's performance began a noticeable slide in the second half of the season.
- It's a worrying sign when a country's currency begins a rapid slide.
- After years of success, the company's reputation began a slow slide.
- When the lead actor left, the play began its inevitable slide towards closure.