decayed
Example Sentences
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Yet, despite this surge of security personnel, basic living conditions have only decayed.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Instead, the liquid is painted directly onto the decayed area.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Remote and hybrid work used to be a privilege, but its benefits over in-person work have decayed across the board,” Chris Martin, senior economist at Glassdoor, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
Zoologists believe the animal decayed for weeks before it was fossilised and this led to the case of mistaken identity.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
All Mom says is that the buildings in Havana are completely decayed, held up by elaborate configurations of wooden planks.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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