Sentence examples for a modest declining from inspiring English sources

A modest declining trend was present when considering the entire study period, which was due to reduced loss in the final years.

The announcement by the Times Company followed a cautionary statement two weeks ago from another big newspaper company, Knight Ridder, which forecast a "modest" decline in first quarter earnings.

But even a modest decline in duties would cut the profitability of smuggling.

The data showed a modest decline in homicides in 2012, the first in six years.

With currency concerns it said it expected a modest decline in full year earnings per share.

A modest decline is foreseen on Tuesday in the Institute for Supply Management survey of manufacturing conditions.

New contracts and cost cutting have offset what the company calls "a modest decline in revenue".

Most forecasters have predicted a modest decline in orders and deliveries of business jets this year.

However, the group said it continued to expect a "modest decline" in profits for the year.

He also said there was a "modest decline" in concussions last season for the first time in three years.

Pending sales — signed contracts between buyers and sellers — rose in July, by 5.2 percent, beating expectations of a modest decline.