degraded
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With Iran’s air defenses largely degraded, they can instead rely on weapons such as laser-guided bombs, helping ease pressure on stockpiles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
As a result, proteins are not properly degraded, which can lead to the death of nerve cells.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
For weeks, the US and Israel have insisted that Iran's military capacity has been severely degraded.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Gabbard also told lawmakers Iran's government remains "intact but largely degraded" after sustained strikes, underscoring a more measured assessment than some of the administration's public rhetoric.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Soon after the party returned to Chislehurst, however, Olmsted’s health degraded and insomnia again shattered his nights.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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