on the decline

phrase

: becoming worse in condition or less in size, amount, number, etc. : declining
His health is on the decline.
Sales are on the decline.

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With basic cable on the decline and HBO Max pulling away from kids and family original programming, Register’s domain has undergone contraction since Warner Bros Animation’s heyday. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Most of the titles that have held on are now on the decline, but the fact that no fewer than four albums by the late superstar continue to appear on multiple rosters in America stands as an incredible showing. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Things were already on the decline in 2025, but 2026 has been even more trying. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 And with awards shows on the decline (the Daytime Emmys haven’t even had a broadcast home since 2024), having one academy handling everything is the way to go. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the decline

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“On the decline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20decline. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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