as in deteriorations
a change to a lower state or level
a symbol of the decadence of their once-mighty civilization
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Similar deteriorations took place in Tuscany and in Naples.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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Key parameters such as time to recover (TTR), revenue at risk, lead times, OTIF and service-level degradations can be evaluated and compared across mitigation options.—
Dileep Rai,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The answer is not much—Fennell makes explicit, via sadomasochism, the power differentials and emotional degradations that are so often ambiguous in the original.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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The declinations came as the DOJ reassigned and cut prosecutors working on environmental cases.—
Ken B. Morales,
ProPublica,
31 Mar. 2026
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Research from Education Next shows the declines are not only in older grades, but also in pre-K and kindergarten.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The data also show a more recent turnaround, with declines in such crime and improved clearance rates.—
Hailey Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hikers should be prepared for steep ascents and descents, uneven terrain, and high altitude conditions.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Decadences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decadences. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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