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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Noun
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That’s because, unlike their salaried counterparts, boomers’ asset returns aren’t tied to inflation and are therefore more susceptible to declines in the real value of their disposable income.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Singapore Airlines fell more than 6%, pacing sector declines.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, the CEO noted that Merrell plans to deliver newness across its key performance and lifestyle franchises, including fresh colors and materials, seasonal energy drops, and new styles to bolster the collections.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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As the first few drops of rain fall, temperatures will cool.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The flip side is that platinum demand is more tightly linked to industrial cycles, so its price can feel the impact of global slowdowns more quickly.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Immigration slowdowns are the reason.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Letups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letups. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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