erode
Example Sentences
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"At a time when parents, pediatricians and the public are looking for clear guidance and accurate information, this ill-considered decision will sow further chaos and confusion and erode confidence in immunizations," Dr. Racine added.
From BBC
But inflation erodes most safe assets, not just annuities.
Bicentennial, which followed “a decade of racial tensions, assassinations, scandal, rising inflation, embattled campuses and eroding public trust,” also privileged heritage over history.
From Salon
Critics warned that dropping expert oversight could erode trust and reliability in the digital information landscape, especially when profit-driven platforms are mostly left to police themselves.
From Salon
China is no longer the biggest overseas buyer as its own brands erode the dominance once enjoyed by Japanese and Korean imports.
From BBC
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