in decline

phrase

: to become less powerful, wealthy, etc.

There was a general feeling that the country was in decline.

Examples of in decline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While theatrical distribution has gotten substantial attention as Paramount has sought regulatory approval for the WBD acquisition, much less focus has been paid to cable distribution, a sector of the industry that has been in decline. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2026

The show chronicles the unbreakable but complex bond between Vance, a Las Vegas comedy legend in decline played by Jean Smart, and her socially conscious right-hand writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder). — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Many invertebrates are in decline globally due to urbanization, habitat destruction, increases in both light and pesticide pollution, and climate change. — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Job openings for academics in the humanities are likewise in decline, and fewer and fewer of the remaining positions are tenure-track. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

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