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

Lots of wells off the coast of California are in decline, and fracking might reverse that trend — and stave off decommissioning costs. — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026

Pub closures Despite their traditional popularity, Britain’s pubs have been in decline in recent decades, in part due to rising costs and taxes as well as generational changes in drinking habits. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

The superhero genre has been in decline across the board, with that downturn hitting Marvel and Disney in recent years as the theatrical business also struggled to return to pre-Covid levels. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

According to the International Energy Agency, 80% of the world’s oil wells are in decline, and 90% of global investment is directed toward halting that decline. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for in decline

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