decrease
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While this policy remains largely in place, tour agencies in the Central Asian nation have noticed a recent decrease in visa rejections and this year authorities announced plans to expand the tourism sector.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
The situation is analogous to the Olympics—a short-lived swell in popularity only to decrease after competition ends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Moore said that fire activity continued to decrease throughout Monday and that smoke conditions in surrounding areas had “improved significantly.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
By targeting abnormal blood vessels associated with inflammation, the treatment can help decrease swelling and discomfort.
From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026
Never again shall there be any such league of Elves and Men; for Men multiply and the Firstborn decrease, and the two kindreds are estranged.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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