Rewrite the following sentences by using 'decrease' and some other words. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
We have seen a dramatic fall in the prices of sugar lately. We have seen ...... the prices of sugar lately.
The marketing department has recently reported on a significant decline in product placement advertising. The marketing department has recently reported on ...... product placement advertising.
The company witnessed a slight dip in the sales of several newly launched products last quarter. The company witnessed ...... the sales of several newly launched products last quarter.
We have seen a slide of 2.5 per cent over the past two months. We have seen ...... 2.5 per cent over the past two months.
The Ministry has announced a slight downturn in the number of unemployed people in our area. The Ministry has announced ...... the number of unemployed people in our area.
The research institute has warned about a dramatic fall on the real estate market. The research institute has warned about ...... on the real estate market.
Profits came down to two million dollars a quarter, which is a decline of almost three per cent on last year. Profits came down to two million dollars a quarter, which is ...... almost three per cent on last year.
The mayor's crime prevention scheme has not led to the expected 2.4 per cent drop in burglaries. The mayor's crime prevention scheme has not led to the expected 2.4 per cent ...... burglaries.
In recent years we haven't seen a reduction in the sales of smart technology. In recent years we haven't seen ...... the sales of smart technology.
Mr Stephenson has informed us about a gentle cut in next year's funding. Mr Stephenson has informed us about ...... next year's funding.