erode

Example Sentences

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HFCs were introduced in the 1990s to replace chemicals that had been found to erode the ozone layer, but turned out to be catastrophic for global warming.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

For some observers of the New Age and wellness industries, the controversy around Chopra’s association with Epstein doesn’t simply erode Chopra’s credibility as a guru, but also points toward deeper issues.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

But these buffers are likely to erode quickly as model training expands, and temporary containment is unlikely to be a worthy substitute for durable defenses, the IMF said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Repeated exposure could erode trust in media and institutions generally, with one Reddit user proclaiming, “Can’t even watch real animal videos because 90% of them are AI.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Moisture damage caused the tiles on the ceiling to erode or fall off.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel