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will regress

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Rachel Slaughter said her son will only receive six months of therapy this year and fears he will "regress" as a result.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2025

In the presence of the impossible, an adult will regress to the “prelogical” state of childhood.

From New York Times Jan. 2, 2023

You just keep moving the goalposts and raising the bar, because if you don't do that, then you will regress, go backwards.

From Salon Oct. 1, 2022

The Buffaloes finished 5-7 in each of the three seasons before Dorrell’s arrival and probably will regress to another losing record, as Dorrell still needs time to rebuild the talent level.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2021

Maybe everything really will continue on in the same positive direction, or maybe the team will regress.

From Washington Post May 19, 2017