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as in to worsen
to become worse or of less value
the garden slowly deteriorated after months of neglect
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as in to degrade
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
childish name-calling that merely deteriorates what should be a serious discussion on an important issue
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As Putin kept stacking charges, the conditions of his imprisonment deteriorated.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
The situation has deteriorated to the point that the finger-pointing has begun, with Harris’s Pennsylvania campaign manager, Nikki Lu, taking much of the blame.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Oct. 2024
Senior Israeli officials admit that although the government in Jerusalem did not like the harsh U.S. ultimatum, the situation in Gaza has deteriorated in contrast with the Israeli Cabinet's official policy on sustaining humanitarian aid, and this could be a chance to correct the course.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Going into open enrollment, nearly 1 in 5 employees cite deteriorating mental health, according to a recent report by Gallagher.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
The situation has deteriorated to the point that the finger-pointing has begun, with Harris’s Pennsylvania campaign manager, Nikki Lu, taking much of the blame.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Oct. 2024
Senior Israeli officials admit that although the government in Jerusalem did not like the harsh U.S. ultimatum, the situation in Gaza has deteriorated in contrast with the Israeli Cabinet's official policy on sustaining humanitarian aid, and this could be a chance to correct the course.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Going into open enrollment, nearly 1 in 5 employees cite deteriorating mental health, according to a recent report by Gallagher.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
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By Karina Tsui | CNN Powerful winds that fueled fast-moving wildfires across Southern California this week are expected to pick up momentum on Thursday –– worsening conditions for firefighters who are already battling limited visibility to save lives.CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The nurse tells her to stop wasting her time and go to an actual physician before her symptoms worsen or other ailments occur from overcompensating.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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It’s been nearly 25 years since the U.S. government stopped purposefully degrading GPS signals, allowing citizens to pinpoint locations more accurately.Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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While animals already have the genes needed to degrade ethanol before yeasts began producing it, there is some evidence that evolution fine-tuned the ability for mammals and birds that eat fruit and nectar.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024
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With the help of mystical disciples, Joan hijacks a charity event and takes three hostages: a crumbling movie star, played by Evans; wealthy elite Bracken, played by Vincent Cassel (Black Swan); and a woman named Katie, played by Ambika Mod (One Day).Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nudge theory With the problem of crumbling and overcrowded prisons growing, judges may be given the powers to hand down sentences that force offenders to stay at home, while being monitored by electronic tags.Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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To stop the outbreak from spreading and protect children already weakened after nearly a year of bombardment, displacement and severe supply shortages, UNICEF worked with partners to organize an emergency polio vaccination campaign.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Many shampoos with harsh chemicals strip your natural oils and weaken your hair’s bonds, leading to damaged cuticles.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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If Buehler had declined the offer and then signed elsewhere, the Dodgers would have received draft compensation.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The share of voters who are white has declined from 90% in 1976 to 67% in 2020, per exit polls.Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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State institutions decay, and get corrupted into patronage.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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However, the dwarves are nowhere to be found by the end of the episode, as King Durin III (Peter Mullan) has been corrupted and brainwashed by his ring of power.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
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Soon, the full blue-black shades of night descended.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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And after the chaos Washington descended into following the 2020 election, analysts might be prudent to assume Trump wouldn’t take another loss without an intense battle.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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His hope is that short trips associated with DMT, which can be repeated in quick succession without diminishing in intensity, will prove more easily interpretable to scientists working in lab settings.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Federal dollar windfalls lead to higher executive pay and other bloated spending, diminishing hospitals’ financial agility.Ge Bai, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Deteriorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deteriorate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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