erosion
Example Sentences
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A nuclear bunker is "just a few days" away from falling into the sea due to coastal erosion.
From BBC
It seems like a thin premise to build a case for broader market optimism, given the importance of central bank independence to functioning economies and the risks tied to its erosion.
From Barron's
A holiday homeowner in a village where homes are being torn down due to coastal erosion said she often awoke at night in fear hers could be next.
From BBC
For instance, conventional agriculture has enabled no-till farming at scale, which helps preserve soil and reduce erosion.
From Salon
Venezuela’s oil sector has suffered a severe loss of skilled workers after years of layoffs, wage erosion, and mass emigration.
From Barron's
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