declining fortune

Frequency: 5.04.2 per million words

Describes a decrease in someone's wealth or luck.

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Examples (10)

  • The once-great family struggled to cope with its declining fortune.
  • The company's declining fortune was a direct result of poor management.
  • He attributed his series of unfortunate events to his declining fortune.
  • The novel chronicles the artist's declining fortune and eventual descent into poverty.
  • Despite his declining fortune, he remained optimistic about the future.
  • The city's declining fortune began when the main factory closed down.
  • What can be done to reverse the industry's declining fortune?
  • Faced with a declining fortune, the old merchant had to sell his prized possessions.
  • The tale of their declining fortune served as a cautionary lesson for the town.
  • She was keenly aware of her family's declining fortune and the need to find work.