The 17th century in southern and eastern Europe was a period of general decline.

The population of this species has been in a general decline for years.

The merger happened at the same time as a general decline in the newspaper industry, making the job even more difficult.

There is a general decline in research and development activity.

The company's stock price has been in a general decline for more than a year.

Since then, a general decline in ozone levels has been seen.

There was a general decline in the political and administrative system.

There is often a general physical decline, and people become less active.

This led to a general decline in the house and its grounds.

There was a general decline in performance as the weight of letter increased!