As the cold war recedes, America's need for weapons will inevitably decline.

As military needs declined, the building was put to its diverse uses.

By the 1920s the need for company towns had declined significantly due to increased national affluence.

As relations between the two countries became peaceful following the union of the crowns, the need for a military stronghold in the area declined.

Later it became public property, even as that need declined.

He said the need for office space could decline by up to 8 million square feet.

Commander Nelson said the need for any light was declining.

Over time, as Canadians planted their own farms, the need for imports declined.

It certainly was not because the company's need for cash had declined.

These strong growth levels have led to many commentators suggesting that the need for structural fund investment in Ireland is declining.