see a deterioration

Frequency: 6.07.0 per million words

to observe or witness a decline

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The last decade has seen a significant deterioration in the city's air quality.
  • Doctors saw a rapid deterioration in the patient's condition overnight.
  • Unfortunately, we saw a gradual deterioration of their friendship over the years.
  • Analysts are concerned they will see a further deterioration in the housing market.
  • Many long-time customers have seen a marked deterioration in the company's service.
  • If we don't invest now, we will see a steady deterioration of our public infrastructure.
  • Historians saw a deterioration in civil liberties during that particular era.
  • The coastal region has seen a worrying deterioration of its marine ecosystem.
  • Anyone visiting the old town can see the deterioration of its historic buildings.
  • The report highlights that the education system has seen a noticeable deterioration in standards.