general deterioration

collocation in English

meaningsofgeneralanddeterioration

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general
adjective
uk
/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/us
/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as ...
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deterioration
noun[C or U]
uk
/dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/dɪˌtɪr.i.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the fact or process of ...
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(Definition ofgeneralanddeteriorationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The type of death which is least well understood, but which is significant in nursing homes, is the process ofgeneraldeterioration.
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The process ofgeneraldeteriorationdescribed above was marked by changes in the resident's physical, mental or social health and subsequent dependency.
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The process ofgeneraldeteriorationis a long-term one occurring over months and years.
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The second most common reason (27 %) was ageneraldeteriorationin the health of the user.
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In recent decades, however, severe deforestation attributable to cattle ranching and to both endemic population growth and in-migration, has causedgeneraldeteriorationof natural resources, including agricultural soils.
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During these periods some trains are crowded, but nogeneraldeteriorationin the conditions has taken place.
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This document demonstrates quite forcibly that one of the things which needs attention in physics is thegeneraldeteriorationin the staff-teacher ratio.
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There was nogeneraldeteriorationof public security.
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I have bi evidence to suggest that there is anygeneraldeterioration.
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The consequence is that there is not only a decay in teeth, but ageneraldeteriorationwhich goes on in these vital years.
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Large amounts of money have been spent on repairs, but never sufficient to stop thegeneraldeteriorationin the condition of the buildings.
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A recent national survey conducted by local authorities reveals no evidence of anygeneraldeteriorationin road conditions.
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I am not aware of anygeneraldeteriorationin the stocks of rubber boots held by distributors.
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The group is opposed to this compromise because it would mean ageneraldeteriorationof the environment.
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That leads to ageneraldeteriorationin respect for the local police.
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I am not aware of anygeneraldeteriorationin this service.
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I am glad to say that there has been nogeneraldeteriorationin the intermediate areas since.
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At the moment it is not helped by thegeneraldeteriorationin the world trading climate.
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There has undoubtedly been ageneraldeteriorationin the standard of making roads during the war owing to a shortage of labour and materials.
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In recent years there has been ageneraldeteriorationin safety standards at sea.
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