erode

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She said a Year 8 reading assessment would increase pressure on pupils at a point in their education when confidence matters most, and that it would narrow the curriculum and erode teacher autonomy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Bottom Line: Cyberattacks can lead to revenue loss and erode consumer trust, but academic research suggests that companies face short-term declines in share price after disclosing a data breach.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Taken together, these risks could erode Riyadh’s ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz,” the J.P.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

However, if the conflict drags on, that will erode the policy buffers they have, Morgan Stanley analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

This job was about maintaining power, and goodwill could erode that power.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover