eat away
Example Sentences
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“Early trends in the 2026 summer suggest the transition to solar and batteries continues to eat away at gas use.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Whether fast or slow, such losses eat away at the Fed’s capital and are ultimately charged to the government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Recent trading action notwithstanding, software shares have been battered this year over fears that artificial intelligence will eat away at traditional business models.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Another trend instilling fear in the market: rising memory prices, which are expected to eat away at Fortinet’s profits.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
It was as hot as any natural fire, but it did not eat away at the wood; instead, it licked at the fallen branches, almost caressing them.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
