degrade

Example Sentences

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However, McBeth notes that continued operations would continue to degrade Iran’s command and control structure.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

“There is no modern precedent for regime change achieved through air power alone. Bombs can degrade infrastructure. They can weaken capabilities. But they do not manufacture organized political alternatives,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

‘You can’t degrade the travel experience for decades and then scold people for dressing to endure the experience.’

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Because the fluorescent material is evenly distributed throughout each particle, both whole plastics and the smaller fragments created as they degrade remain visible.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

“A more conservative association was wanted. And now if we divide and Mrs. Stanton shall be deposed from the presidency you virtually degrade her.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling