1. decline
An increase in customer complaints could signal a decline in business.
Trading was slow today after yesterday's market decline.
terminal decline
It is foreseen that, due to the decline in grain production, China will quickly become a world leading grain importing country, overtaking Japan.
Briefly stated, Hobsbawm's thesis is that the history of the twentieth century is that of the decline of civilization.
If we continue like this, it's as clear as day that the Japan of five years on will be in decline.
The choice is between a higher degree of integration, not just coordination, and decline.
The company reported a small decline in its profits. An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport.
In 2009, I received a total of 2 392 such complaints, a 6% decline compared to 2008.
National crime stats decline, including the murder rate. Your payment method was declined
America's railroads declined because the automobile dominated American life
My employer at first declined my job application, but then found some good sides about me
The decline in energy self-sufficiency is a serious challenge for the EU.
In 2003, two major causes of death in Americans declined.
It's possible that we will have to face the economic decline next year. Our profits declined sharply due to unstable market.
2. decay
Organic material creates gas as it decays.
tooth decay
Some day they will find me lying in neglect and decay.
Mere decay produces richer life.
Many local traditions have fallen into decay in recent years.
Two great civilizations slowly fell into decay.
Fruits decay in the sun.
The decay of the shrine is due, in part, to acid rain.
Most fruits and vegetables start to decay after a week.
My tooth was totally decayed, so my dentist decided to extract it
My teeth are going to decay if I keep eating sweets and drinking cola.
decay of buildings, decay of standards, decay of morals
When organic materials decay under the action of naturally occuring bacteria, methane gas is produced.
Since fluorine has been added to tap water tooth decay is less common among children.
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