1.   The rise of the novel was coincident with the decline of storytelling.

2.   I think we can date the decline of Western Civilization quite precisely.

3.   The rise or decline of the United States is not a function of deterministic forces.

4.   The economy experienced a decline of two million jobs.

5.   The preacher delivered a thundering speech on the decline of morality in modern society.

6.   The recent decline of the stock market does not necessarily signify the start of a recession.

7.   Wrinkles are symbolic of the decline of her ability to reproduce.

8.   First, because the French with their traditionally superior position in Europe cannot accept the decline of their own linguistic power.

9.   Observers interpreted the merger as an attempt to halt the steady decline of the communist vote in Finland.

10.   Throughout the year there were signs of the political decline of the BSP.