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.