begin a slide

Frequency: 4.92.8 per million words

To start a process of decline.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.