erode
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Reality television personality Spencer Pratt, who was in second place on election night, saw his lead over Raman steadily erode as mail-in ballots postmarked as late as June 2 were counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Having lost 1-0 at Wembley in April, the world champions needed to respond to erode England's three-point advantage at the top of Group A3.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
As mangroves die and carbon-rich soils erode, carbon that had been locked away can be released back into the environment.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Eurozone retail sales fell more than expected in April as rising energy prices continued to erode consumer spending power, adding to concerns that the currency area’s economy could contract in the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
He knew the smell of impending loss, how it felt to have parts of his life erode from under him and be swept away.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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