Sentence examples for decline occurred from inspiring English sources

More than half that decline occurred in the past 40 years.

The decline occurred in 2003, the latest year for which figures are available.

The decline occurred primarily in United States sales of the drugs.

The decline occurred for reasons common to all large cities of its type.

Two-thirds of the decline occurred in Western states, where people are particularly dependent on private transportation.

That price is off 20percentt from 2007; most of the decline occurred in the last 90 days.

That decline occurred despite a simultaneous decline in the number of employed state residents, the Labor Department said.

As others quickly pointed out, that decline occurred between 1970, the high point, and 1985, not in recent years.

The decline occurred even though Polish banks are generally profitable and the economy is among the healthiest in Europe.

The weekly market decline occurred despite a rally on Friday, which was not powerful enough to make up for earlier deficits.

The decline occurred as many companies replaced traditional pensions, which pay a predetermined annual benefit, with voluntary savings programs like the 401(k).