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erosion

[ih-roh-zhuhn] / ɪˈroʊ ʒən /


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The evidence points to more intensive farming methods, such as ridge and furrow ploughing to limit erosion and more focused gardening practices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

The company had been facing a laundry list of potentially existential issues, like repeated technological missteps and an erosion of market share.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

But land slips and erosion have led to parts of the trail being rerouted or closed for safety reasons in the south west and along Dorset's Jurassic coast.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“In its report, the committee calls on Yale to reflect on and take responsibility for our role in the erosion of public trust,” McInnis wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The loss of tree cover would have caused large-scale erosion and floods.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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