as in declines
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
the downpour continued for hours without letup
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Like California, New York state has also seen production spend declines as studio slates have contracted.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Those declines were sharper among more affluent households and younger shoppers, with a 7 percentage point year-over-year drop among households with an annual income of more than $100,000 and a 6 percentage point year-over-year fall among shoppers between the ages of 25 and 34, the survey found.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Now that soup season is upon us again, the brand is offering customers not one, not two, but three surprise product drops of this viral soup lover’s treat.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mix a couple of drops of gentle liquid dish soap and hot water in a bowl.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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That delay reflects both industry-wide slowdowns — and Reeves’ famously meticulous approach to development.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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Snow was falling early Tuesday in New Jersey, and a wintry mix of cold rain and snow was expected in the New York City area, causing slowdowns and slick roads.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Letups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letups. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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