But it is not a real gain because the purchasing power of the dollar has declined some 40 percent in those 10 years.

On top of that, the power of the state was declining.

Under his reign, the status and power of Russia dramatically declined.

The imperial power declined further as the states' rights were increased.

De Mita became chairman of the party in 1982 at a time when its power was declining.

After that, the power and wealth of the Abbey declined.

As his people's affection for him grew, Young's political power declined.

They remained in this position till the 16th century, after which their power declined.

This practice fell out of use as imperial power declined.