erosion
Example Sentences
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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
She said Malibu’s location at the base of coastal mountains requires the city to safeguard homes from hazards such as landslides and tidal erosion, which takes additional time.
The mortality credits, which grow as retirees age, help offset some inflation erosion, although they don’t eliminate it.
They conclude that large increases harmed employment prospects for people with limited skills and work history—the same group who have experienced the most erosion in purchasing power since the pandemic.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
