decaying

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What showed up when those compounds were represented with colors on a plume map and compared with dozens of control-point samples of nearby soil indicated the presence of a decaying body, according to Eckenrode.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A country can survive militarily while decaying politically.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over” centers on a wayward traveler in a post-apocalyptic, decaying landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

By feeding on decaying plant matter, they help recycle nutrients and keep the fragile soil ecosystem functioning.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

She turned back and regarded the decaying shell of the house for a moment.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu