Decline:

Verb:

1. To become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
2. To politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

Noun:

1. A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
2. A downward slope.

Prepositions:

• “In” (decline in something)
• “From” (decline from a peak)

Collocations:

• Decline in sales, population decline, decline of something, sharp decline.

Example Sentences:

1. The company’s profits have been declining steadily over the past year.
2. He politely declined the invitation to the dinner party.
3. There has been a noticeable decline in customer satisfaction ratings.
4. The population decline in rural areas has led to economic challenges.
5. They observed a decline in academic performance among students.
6. She experienced a decline in physical health as she grew older.
7. The decline in oil prices affected the country’s economy.
8. The decline of traditional industries has shifted economic priorities.
9. The decline of manufacturing jobs has impacted local communities.
10. They discussed strategies to reverse the decline in wildlife populations.
11. Economic forecasts predict a decline in consumer spending this quarter.
12. The decline of the Roman Empire marked the end of an era.
13. He noticed a decline in the quality of customer service at the restaurant.
14. Climate change threatens to accelerate the decline of coral reefs.
15. The decline of print media has been attributed to digital advancements.
16. They identified factors contributing to the decline in air quality.
17. The decline in stock prices prompted investors to reconsider their portfolios.
18. Social media usage has contributed to the decline of face-to-face interactions.
19. She attributed her weight loss to a decline in unhealthy eating habits.
20. The decline in interest rates stimulated borrowing and investment.
21. They studied demographic trends to understand population decline.
22. The decline of traditional farming practices has affected food security.
23. The decline of political support for the policy led to its eventual repeal.
24. They implemented measures to slow the decline of endangered species.
25. He cited aging infrastructure as a factor in the decline of public services.
26. Environmental degradation contributes to the decline of biodiversity.
27. The decline in rainfall has impacted agricultural productivity.
28. The decline in customer loyalty raised concerns among marketing teams.
29. Urbanization has contributed to the decline of rural communities.
30. The decline in pollinator populations threatens crop yields.
31. They discussed the decline of cultural traditions in modern society.
32. Advances in technology have accelerated the decline of traditional industries.
33. The decline of traditional family values has been a topic of debate.
34. She observed a decline in job satisfaction among her colleagues.
35. The decline of the middle class has implications for economic stability.
36. They explored historical factors contributing to the decline of empires.
37. The decline in public trust has affected government institutions.
38. Aging infrastructure is a contributing factor to the decline of public services.
39. The decline of public transportation usage has led to increased traffic congestion.
40. The decline in music sales can be attributed to digital streaming services.
41. They analyzed demographic data to understand population decline trends.
42. The decline in global temperatures has implications for climate policy.
43. They documented the decline of traditional crafts in the digital age.
44. The decline in honeybee populations threatens agricultural pollination.
45. Environmental conservation efforts aim to reverse the decline of endangered species.
46. The decline of manufacturing jobs has led to economic restructuring.
47. The decline in student enrollment prompted the school to reconsider its admissions policies.
48. The decline in reading habits among youth has sparked concerns about literacy rates.
49. They observed a decline in public trust toward elected officials.
50. The decline in consumer confidence reflects economic uncertainty.