erode

Example Sentences

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In January, regulators said they would investigate competition among food-delivery platforms to rein in price wars that erode profits and contribute to deflationary pressure.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“Unless supply meaningfully increases, home price growth could outpace wage growth and further erode the homeownership rate. All efforts need to be focused on boosting housing supply.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

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

The doors of the Great Hall loomed up in front of him; new-made, to replace the doors that burned, they seemed erode and ugly to him, raw planks hastily joined.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin