as in to deteriorate
to become worse or of less value
in the years following the closing of the last textile mill, the town atrophied
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The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Your skills and expertise will atrophy without continual challenge.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Last month, Russell announced his retirement from touring due to being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA).
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
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The infection forced him to wait a year before receiving hip replacement surgery, during which time his muscles and ligaments had atrophied.
—The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Your skills and expertise will atrophy without continual challenge.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
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In July, the singer had shared a statement regarding his struggles with Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
Last month, Russell announced his retirement from touring due to being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA).
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
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As credit markets deteriorate, Bitcoin transforms from a speculative asset into a defensive, strategic holding.Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ever since his wife passed away a few years ago, his relationship with his daughter Erika has deteriorated.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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That’s the news out of Oxford University, where a recent study found that there are at least 15 modifiable lifestyle factors that contribute to the acceleration of brain degeneration.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Conventional cotton farming leads to soil degeneration due to intensive use of pesticides and contributes to climate irregularities.Judith Magyar, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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When pressed by Karl on his potentially tie-breaking role in the Senate, Osborn declined to align himself with either party.Kate Walter, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Southwest Airlines and Elliott Management declined to comment.Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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This is a further sign of the marked deterioration of the Greater Chinese market, where growth is flagging due to factors including high youth unemployment and an ongoing real estate market slump.Lily Templeton, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, the reactive nature of HRM helps address gaps that have persisted in traditional awareness approaches, such as knowledge deterioration among certain individuals or the training fatigue experienced by team members who already exhibit positive behaviors.Uzair Ahmed, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The billionaire hedge fund manager told CNBC that inflation risks loom after November's election, as both Harris and Trump pledged to increase spending and cut taxes, worsening the debt outlook.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Combination Sleeping Combination sleeping, which involves switching between positions, can either alleviate or worsen hip pain depending on the sleeper’s preferred positions and mattress support.Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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Dental Caries Dental caries, also known as cavities or tooth decay, is a common dental condition that causes a hole in the enamel of teeth.Laura Schober, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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The acidity of lemon juice helps the pumpkin maintain its color and prevents oxygen from interacting with the enzymes that cause pumpkin decay.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
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Staff shortages, outdated technology and crumbling buildings are relatively common problems for hospitals across the country.Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The attacks can crumble building facades and scatter shards of glass.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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His attackers descended on him, hammering his face, kicking and stomping him.Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Thousands of people will descend on downtown Indianapolis for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts Nov. 1-3, but not all of them will actually be at the concert.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Atrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/atrophy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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