erased

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If subduction zones continued indefinitely, continents would keep piling up, oceans would disappear, and much of Earth's geological history would be erased.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Rosenqvist’s three-second lead was erased when debris on the track exiting the Aquarium Fountain drew the only yellow flag all afternoon and narrowed the gap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

During this latest rebound, however, it was the opposite: What had been a slow grind lower since the S&P 500’s January peak was completely erased in the span of just a couple of weeks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Xanadu’s stock initially rose 15% after going public, but those gains were later erased; the CEO favors a long-term strategy.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Burning lines raced through his consciousness, connecting far-flung dots and filling in blanks, erasing question marks and adding a dozen more for every one erased.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor