degradation
Example Sentences
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Scientists have since established that the degradation of the island was in fact gradual, taking centuries, caused largely by drought, volcanic eruptions and the arrival of the Polynesian rat.
The report had also warned of further degradation if reforestation and sustainable management efforts were not implemented -- concerns now compounded by the ongoing conflict.
From Barron's
The researchers argue that environmental degradation and shrinking regional species pools are likely responsible.
From Science Daily
I imagined about two hundred seventy-six different things Claire might do to me and how I might protect myself from utter and complete degradation in all two hundred seventy-six cases.
From Literature
“Anytime you take a menu price increase, there’s going to be some degradation to your mix, there will be some people who just order less,” said Jeff Uttz, Kura Sushi’s chief financial officer.
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