Example Sentences

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But the connection apparently deteriorated after Weiss did not receive advance notice of Anderson Cooper’s sign-off from the program, ending his nearly 20-year run as a correspondent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The researchers also found that the corpus callosum, a major structure that connects the two halves of the brain and supports many critical functions, had deteriorated in mice receiving the treatment.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Their employment outlook hasn’t deteriorated as badly as it has for the less educated.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The tribunal was told that by February 2023, the relationship had deteriorated and Patient A made accusations to the police about the doctor.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

When that happened at this level, things deteriorated quickly.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline