erosion
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“In its report, the committee calls on Yale to reflect on and take responsibility for our role in the erosion of public trust,” McInnis wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Traditional entertainment companies have been reeling from the steady erosion of what was once an economic pillar — programming fees from ESPN, Disney Channel and other popular outlets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
For example, maintaining green spaces as wildlife habitat can buffer infrastructure from severe weather, erosion or flooding.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
They create habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species and help protect coastlines from erosion.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Despite constant maintenance, erosion silted up reservoirs, hurricanes destroyed terraces, and weeds and sediment choked irrigation networks.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing erosion
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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