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as in declinations
a change to a lower state or level
a declension in her acting career from leading roles to cameos eventually
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as in dips
a downward slope
from this region to the seacoast there's a gentle declension of the landscape
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Morelia Paletas recently opened there, as well, bringing another location in Charlotte to customize its fruity Mexican paletas with dips and toppings.—
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
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Miles McBride’s field goal attempts are also up, while both Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby have seen shot dips, too.—
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Utah finished last after three falls on the beam, producing its lowest score since February 2000.—
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Wipe Up Spills Promptly This seems like a no-brainer, but liquids on a floor's surface is one of the leading causes of falls.—
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For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
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It's claimed to still handle short downhills well and provide a good glide on flat surfaces.—
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Like California, New York state has also seen production spend declines as studio slates have contracted.—
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Those declines were sharper among more affluent households and younger shoppers, with a 7 percentage point year-over-year drop among households with an annual income of more than $100,000 and a 6 percentage point year-over-year fall among shoppers between the ages of 25 and 34, the survey found.—
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From rugged descents through pine forests to flowy singletrack that rolls through meadows, there’s a trail for every ability.—
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The mountain biking trails at Rhebokskloof Estatein Paarl are a mix of steep climbs and thrilling descents.—
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“Declensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declensions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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