substantial decrease
Frequency: 8.317.5 per million words
a large reduction in amount or size
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Examples (10)
- The new policy led to a substantial decrease in unemployment rates.
- We have seen a substantial decrease in profits this quarter due to rising costs.
- The clinical trial showed a substantial decrease in symptoms for patients taking the new drug.
- After the factory closure, there was a substantial decrease in local air pollution.
- The city reported a substantial decrease in crime following the community policing initiative.
- A substantial decrease in the cost of solar panels has made them more accessible to homeowners.
- Since changing his diet, he has experienced a substantial decrease in his cholesterol levels.
- The university is concerned about the substantial decrease in student applications for humanities courses.
- Analysts predict a substantial decrease in oil prices next year.
- The report documents a substantial decrease of 40% in the population of this endangered species.