The reduction in obstetricians and gynecologists is a reflection of the decrease in births, thus reducing need for medical care.

I lost half my interest in the project.

The leather jacket has worn out at the elbows.

The leather jacket has worn out at the elbow.

Obstetric care in crisis as the number of obstetricians continues to fall.

If long-term beds are reduced, then it won't be possible to do that and normal sickbeds will also be adversely affected.

Thus money in circulation drops, and price escalation quietens down.

Haven't Bach-playing pianists become less common of late?

When you rely on the team too much, it may reduce your individual competitive instincts.

The population of the town decreases year by year.

However, the general crime number has not decreased though the juvenile delinquency stands out.

Cavities have become rarer in the developed countries and more people will be able to eat with their own teeth throughout their life.

The leather jacket has worn out at the elbows.

It was not until I saw him laughing that I realized what a fool I had been.

My artisan pride cannot tolerate such sloppiness.