Decline in
Fall and decline in are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fall" instead a verb phrase "Decline in".
Fall
Fall verb - To go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily.
Both terms in one sentence
- In another episode, Burns is outraged by the shocking decline in the quality and quantity of Smithers' toadying, and demands that he fall into line.
Source: Yes-Man - Mr. Burns: There has been a shocking decline in the quality and quantity of your toadying, Waylon, and you will fall into line, now.
- There has been a shocking decline in the quantity and quality of your toadying, Waylon, and you will fall into line, NOW!
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