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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a decline for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a decrease or reduction in something, typically followed by what is declining.
Example: "There has been a significant decline for the sales of that product over the last quarter."
Alternatives: "a decrease in" or "a drop in".
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Our results suggested that increased SOM led to the N runoff rate growth for uplands, but led to a decline for rice paddy fields.
More recent surveys show a decline for Mr. Gingrich.
They will almost certainly show a decline for most countries.
(Denver was saved from a decline for the month by the seasonal adjustment).
Financial services recorded a decline for the second month in a row.
No team has successfully defended the World Cup, the winning of which has usually precipitated a decline for the holders.
Copper fell after an index of service industries showed a decline for last month, signaling demand may be easing.
One of the more disturbing indicators is a decline, for two consecutive months, in foreign direct investment.
Few economists expect Germany to relapse into recession, but the Ifo Institute's closely followed survey of business confidence has shown a decline for two consecutive months.
Support for Syriza has grown since the election, and polls show a decline for its rival, the neoliberal pro-austerity New Democracy.
The spending report showed increased demand for services, no change for nondurable merchandise like clothing and food and a decline for durable goods like cars and appliances.
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