in decline

Frequency: 8.526.0 per million words

in a state of becoming worse, weaker or less in number

declinePREPOSITION + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The local steel industry has been in decline for years.
  • Historians debate the reasons why the ancient empire was in decline.
  • Once a thriving cultural hub, the city is now sadly in decline.
  • It's sad to see such a talented artist's career in decline.
  • With the rise of streaming, physical media sales are sharply in decline.
  • The doctor noted that the patient's cognitive functions were in decline.
  • Many traditional crafts are in decline due to a lack of young apprentices.
  • Experts believe that without intervention, the region's biodiversity will continue to be in decline.
  • The political party's influence has been in decline since the last election.
  • A report showed that the number of people reading books is in decline.