This decline forced the three parties to work closer together.

The decline of the local fishing industry forced the Jordan family to move to London.

He eventually became an apprentice, working for his uncle until a decline in business in 1859 forced him to take factory work.

That decline is forcing the state to increase its contributions to cover the employees' pension costs.

Wall Street executives agree that the market's decline has forced investors to rethink their strategies.

The staggering decline has forced the educational system to close small schools of less than ten per school.

However, a recent decline in the Pittsburgh concert market has forced the festival's format to change yearly.

The decline has forced some publications to close and others to seek buyers.

However, a decline in overall attendance and higher standards for minor league baseball facilities forced Lee to sell the team after the 1991 season.

Coil remained the university's president until a decline in health forced his retirement.