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Decline in demand, I predict (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dip

'decline' is the definition.
(both can mean to fall or droop)

'in demand i predict' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'DIP' is hidden within 'demand i predict'.

(Other definitions for dip that I've seen before include "Thick sauce; brief swim" , "Pickpocket" , "Informally a short bathe" , "Sink; brief swim" , "A brief informal swim" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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