erosion

Example Sentences

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“What I’m worried about is the slow erosion of those standards over the next several years.”

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

This will tackle the erosion caused by years of boots from all over the world.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

These have resulted in weaker profitability and greater net asset value erosion over time relative to business-development company peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

At the same time, the loss of most plant life on land increased erosion, sending additional material into the oceans.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Maybe there had been a lot of erosion, and whoever it was was only five feet away...or four.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel