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Discover LudwigThe phrase "by declines" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a decrease or reduction over a period of time. For example, "Sales of the product have decreased by declines throughout the year."
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Revenues were hurt by declines in publishing revenue.
Inventories of nondurable goods decreased 0.4percentt, led by declines in oil.
This fall in average incomes has largely been driven by declines in real earnings.
The Nasdaq was pulled lower by declines in Nextel Communications, Altera, Intel and Microsoft.
The Dow was led lower by declines at American Express and J. P. Morgan & Company.
The Nasdaq was held back by declines in Cisco Systems, Veritas Software, Siebel Systems and Ciena.
Car sales in June were hurt by declines at its Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Cadillac divisions.
The drop was led by declines in spending for office buildings.
Many other teams and tournaments, stung by declines in attendance and sponsorship dollars, have stopped hiring.
The fall was largely driven by declines in thefts and criminal damage.
Both categories were dominated by declines in vehicles and automotive parts.
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