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decline
vi, de*clined de*clin*ing : to tend toward an impaired state or a weaker condition n 1 : the process of declining : esp : a gradual physical or mental sinking and wasting away 2 : the period during which the end of life is approaching 3 : a wasting disease : esp : pulmonary tuberculosis .
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