Yanqui influence there is in relative decline, while the sway of China and others is growing (see article).

美国在拉美的影响日渐式微，而中国和其他国家的影响与日俱增(见相关文章)。

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I believe it is polite to decline directly, while my parents seldom say "no" so as not to embarrass others.

我觉得直接拒绝是一种礼貌，而我父母却很少说“不”，以免使对方为难。

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Why do some cities arise as fast-growth entrepreneurial hot spots while others stagnate or decline?

FORBES: Cluster of excellence

Some women decline amniocentesis because of the estimated 1% risk of miscarriage, while others reject it because they wouldn't terminate a pregnancy, regardless of the test's results.

WSJ: New Prenatal Tests Offer Safer, Early Screenings

Facing a decline in after-tax compensation, some individuals would drop out of the workforce, while others would choose to work fewer hours.

FORBES: Doubling Down on the Payroll Tax Holiday Still Won't Create Jobs