His production and effectiveness have declined drastically since he was last with Toronto three years ago.

It was at the point that his effectiveness declined rapidly, allowing runs to score in four of his next five appearances.

In 1971, at age 34, he finished the year with a 1.97 ERA, and his effectiveness declined after that season.

There is an unquestioned presumption here, which pervades current thinking about the police from all perspectives: that the effectiveness and quality of policing have declined.

As a result, the overall effectiveness of the Kalmyk units declined.

From 1903 onwards, Wilson's effectiveness steadily declined; indeed, after 1901, he took fewer wickets each summer until his retirement five years later.

And the drug must be used within the first 49 days of pregnancy, as certified by a doctor, since its effectiveness declines after that.

Without supplies, their health and military effectiveness declined.

The effectiveness of the model declined with underinvestment.

"Over the last three years, the effectiveness of comparable incentives has declined by 30 to 40 percent," Mr. Pochiluk said.