degrading

Example Sentences

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They also justify his choice to continue the campaign, degrading Iran’s missile and drone infrastructure and thereby its ability to support proxies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

But the U.S. will do better to keep its eyes on the prize of degrading the regime and its weaponry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

What can he possibly mean by parading himself in our colonies and our possessions in the degrading position he occupies?'

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Reducing head count growth without visibly degrading service quality has become a strategic priority.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

I think it’s about time men start respecting women, instead of degrading women to the point where it’s unbearable.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers