decayed
Example Sentences
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Peat is formed over millions of years from an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Yet, despite this surge of security personnel, basic living conditions have only decayed.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 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
Teeth are the most durable part of the skeleton and often survive long after the rest of the body has decayed.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
But the grooves were done in no time, and he didn’t honestly mind the taste of the somewhat decayed wood.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
