continue a slide
Frequency: 5.33.7 per million words
To carry on a process of decline.
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- The company's profits continue their slide into unprofitability.
- Despite efforts to stabilize the market, the stock prices continue their slide.
- The nation's economy showed no signs of recovery, as it continued its slide into recession.
- The team's performance continued its slide after a promising start to the season.
- The political situation in the region continued its slide towards instability.
- Environmental degradation continues its slide unchecked in many parts of the world.
- The once-thriving industry continued its slide due to automation and changing consumer demands.
- The moral fabric of the community seemed to continue its slide into apathy.
- Without intervention, the fragile peace will only continue its slide into conflict.
- The company's reputation continued its slide following the scandal.