degrade
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But the most up-to-date data shows that the hazard ratio didn’t degrade much over time, which commonly happens after experimental therapies move from smaller Phase 2 trials into larger Phase 3 studies.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
For every dollar invested in protecting or restoring nature, about $30 still goes into activities that degrade it, according to UN figures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The company eschews cooking ahead or food warmers, as that would degrade its quality and lead people to load up on other options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Recognizing that 9/11’s horrors compounded over the years does not degrade the memory of its initial victims.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Galen’s text had never been accompanied by illustrations—Galen explicitly said that illustrations were worthless—because in a manuscript culture complex illustrations degrade rapidly each time they are copied.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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They said these often contained heavy metal salts or nitrosamines that can leach into the environment once the balloon degrades.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“My biggest fear is that it further degrades mainstream confidence in medicine, and actually leads to a kind of Wild West for patients,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
If it degrades rapidly, that means insects are attracted to the plentiful organic matter.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
However, they are not without limitations: they are sensitive to external disturbances -- such as strong magnetic fields near a hard drive -- and their performance typically degrades over time.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2025
He degrades his talent to the vilest uses, and invents sham dangers to hide real ones.
From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Lewis Wingfield
From degraded batteries and pricey home electrical overhauls to state road-use taxes and specialized tires, pre-owned EVs can come with a unique ledger of surprising expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
"Too much double-stranded RNA or mRNA that cannot be degraded effectively may contribute to disease processes in some contexts."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Correction has not specifically addressed an allegation from Pike's legal team that the pentobarbital it used was "degraded".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Midrange drones have degraded some Russian electronic-warfare systems and hobbled 300 vessels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 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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In handing down her sentence, Judge Hayley Cormann called Silvey's actions "repulsive" and "degrading".
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
That produces a different effect from existing drugs that target BCL6 by blocking or degrading it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
With Android foldables the crease where the display folds can be often noticeable, degrading the consumer experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“The experience was traumatizing, degrading and humiliating,” André said when the lawsuit was filed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Which means I have to lie to her on a daily basis, which is in itself enjoyable but a little degrading at the same time.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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