decrease (in)

Definition of decrease (in)next

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lose
Verb
  • With three games left, the Nets are losing ground on the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings in the race for the best odds, even as individual players keep stacking auditions that matter to their futures, whether that’s in Brooklyn or elsewhere.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • One day after they were pounded 14-2 in this World Series rematch, the Blue Jays extended their losing streak to six games.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Decrease (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrease%20%28in%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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