Example Sentences

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The number of workers relative to retirees will be declining for the foreseeable future.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Still, it is widely expected that deforestation rates will be declining by the end of Lula's now third term as President of Brazil.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2023

What we don't know is just how infectious they are - for most people infectiousness will be declining at this stage.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2022

Do you have any advice on how to communicate with our few anti-vaxxer friends that we will be declining any visits from them, until our new arrival can be fully vaccinated against whooping cough/flu?

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2020

The borrowing costs of those companies will be declining, and that will help profits.

From Time Magazine Archive