on the decline
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: becoming worse in condition or less in size, amount, number, etc. : declining
His health is on the decline.
Sales are on the decline.
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The outlook series had a bigger impact on the decline in the headline consumer sentiment series since the outlook fell sharply to 52.6 from 64 in February, while the present series fell more modestly to 63.8 from 65.7.
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Jason Schenker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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The 36 year old is on the decline, but is likely the best option the Giants realistically had as a starter next season.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
That performance sets it apart from the rest of the group’s latest wins, as only a few hold steady on a handful of tallies, while the rest are on the decline.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In a less crowded receiver room talent-wise, Lockett could slot in as a reliable 100-target guy, despite being on the decline.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jason Schenker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
More news: Cam Ward Seemingly Takes Shot at Cowboys After Pro Day
The 36 year old is on the decline, but is likely the best option the Giants realistically had as a starter next season.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
That performance sets it apart from the rest of the group’s latest wins, as only a few hold steady on a handful of tallies, while the rest are on the decline.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
In a less crowded receiver room talent-wise, Lockett could slot in as a reliable 100-target guy, despite being on the decline.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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“On the decline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20decline. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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