erode

Example Sentences

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Argentines for years have kept wads of cash at home as endless financial crises have eroded trust in the financial system.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though typically seen as a symbol for surrender, the white flags that have popped up across the province – on broken rooftops, along eroded riverbanks and outside mosques – are a call for international solidarity, protesters say.

From BBC

Currently, many Americans have been priced out of the housing market as affordability has eroded.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lately, however, increased competition and other challenges have eroded profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal

We hear constantly that social media is destroying mental health and that screen time is eroding well-being.

From The Wall Street Journal