degrade
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But the most up-to-date data shows that the hazard ratio didn’t degrade much over time, which commonly happens after experimental therapies move from smaller Phase 2 trials into larger Phase 3 studies.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
For every $1 invested in protecting or restoring nature, about $30 still goes into activities that degrade it, according to UN figures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
One example of how midrange strikes helped there: Some of Russia’s electronic warfare systems run on generators, so hammering fuel logistics helped degrade this enemy capability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Recognizing that 9/11’s horrors compounded over the years does not degrade the memory of its initial victims.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“A more conservative association was wanted. And now if we divide and Mrs. Stanton shall be deposed from the presidency you virtually degrade her.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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As frozen ground degrades, previously buried minerals become exposed and water interacts more extensively with rock surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
When a biopsy is taken, the genetic material in the tissue degrades within hours, unless it is protected.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
If it degrades rapidly, that means insects are attracted to the plentiful organic matter.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
Ferrari also faces the risk of its EV losing value faster than its traditional models as the battery degrades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
This is fixed unalterably by the laws of the supreme legislator, and solemnly engaged unto at the coronation: and whosoever declines or destroys this fundamental condition, he degrades and deposes himself.
From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Alexander Shields
Under this accord, nations set 23 global targets for 2030 including protecting 30 percent of land and oceans, tackling pollution and invasive species, and restoring degraded ecosystems.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
From degraded batteries and pricey home electrical overhauls to state road-use taxes and specialized tires, pre-owned EVs can come with a unique ledger of surprising expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
"Too much double-stranded RNA or mRNA that cannot be degraded effectively may contribute to disease processes in some contexts."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Correction has not specifically addressed an allegation from Pike's legal team that the pentobarbital it used was "degraded".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
I found another set of degraded codes and reversed them.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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That produces a different effect from existing drugs that target BCL6 by blocking or degrading it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Residents say children remaining in wider Oleshky are suffering from malnutrition, a lack of medical services, and are "degrading" without access to education.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
It acknowledged that data centers employ tens of thousands of union members while pledging to fight to keep AI from degrading job quality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“The experience was traumatizing, degrading and humiliating,” André said when the lawsuit was filed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
They said it in such a degrading way; they never said “please” or asked if we minded.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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