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decline in sth

idiom
Meaning

a reduction in the amount, quality, or importance of something.


Examples
SIMPLE

We see a decline in the number of birds this year.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager noticed a steady decline in sales after the new competitor opened a store nearby.

COMPLEX

Historians often point to the rapid decline in agricultural productivity as a primary cause for the collapse of the ancient civilization.

Last updated April 22, 2026