decayed

Example Sentences

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In several cases, these concretions sealed off the interior lining, preserving pieces of fabric that would normally have decayed long ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Greiff points out baby heather plants nearby now able to grow in gaps left by decayed moss.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

In “Vaccine Flag,” a vertical banner arcs gracefully across a soft gradient of L.A. haze, but the banner’s fabric is so tattered and decayed that its advertisement for vaccines is barely legible.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Wage growth has decayed, and persistently elevated inflation is straining personal budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

“And it’s a good suggestion. Oftentimes people with decayed teeth have sound ideas. Central Park is a favorite place for birds in the spring.”

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White