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as in deterioration
a change to a lower state or level
the sad dégringolade of the holiday from a solemn day of remembrance to just another excuse to go shopping
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as in demise
a loss of status
a sad dégringolade for a theater company that once premiered important American plays
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Noun
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By diplomatic standards, the deterioration has been abrupt.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Other economists — such as those at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Citigroup Inc. and UBS Group AG — interpreted the rapid deterioration in hiring more as a sign of weak labor demand, which would push the Fed to commence with rate reductions at its next policy meeting in September.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Claire’s first filed for bankruptcy back in 2018, blaming similar larger economic factors for its demise.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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So, while rumors of its demise aren’t true, the show’s survival does underscore a bigger question: As federal dollars disappear, how many other programs (especially those without Tiny Desk’s global fanbase) will be able to weather the storm?—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The degradation of individual and societal health spirals downward while the most powerful controllers of the medical and pharmaceutical industries thrive.—
David Marks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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The degradation and genocide of Indigenous Americans on the mainland is widely known.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes a great strength can also be the source of a cliff-dive downfall.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The old notes of downfall, discord, despair no longer resonate.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Ila Desai faced setbacks when developing Girls Count Too, a math program for fifth-grade girls.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While appearing on Today with Jenna & Friends, the dad of two told Jenna Bush Hager that his daughter intends to get her license in September after a small setback.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Where corporate criminal investigations resolve without filing any criminal charges (through a declination or deferred prosecution agreement), companies should expect victims to still voice their views loudly to the Justice Department and beyond.—
Lisa Zornberg,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The sun's changing declination is what determines whether the sun's rays strike us at a low angle or more directly.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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One thing’s for certain: Marvel Studios will be navigating some shaky ground in the coming year and a half trying to figure out how to get the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on course after its third box office disappointment of 2025.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The tribe expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its options.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dégringolade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9gringolade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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