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
After letting the culture of William Morris degrade for years?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 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
In a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, researchers found that a wide range of animals, including marine worms, starfish, earthworms, and other terrestrial species, possess enzymes that can degrade microbial PHAs.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
“You don’t need to degrade yourself like this.”
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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At a press conference, the island's governor Nigel Phillips said: "The airport fire engines have each developed faults. This degrades the level of fire cover that can be provided."
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
"Most importantly, we found that the exact spatial arrangement of these neighboring groups dramatically changes how fast the polymer degrades," Gu said.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 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
MacArthur, Wheaton, Lawton, Bates, Young, Funston, and the rest of the fighting generals, had submitted to all the Otis follies without a murmur, because insubordination degrades an army into a rabble.
From The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 by James H. Blount
They claim the TPLF's capabilities are being steadily degraded.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
The train drivers' union Semaf, which has called strikes at Renfe for November 10 and 12, has denounced a worsening of working conditions and the use of "degraded systems".
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 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
Soon after the party returned to Chislehurst, however, Olmsted’s health degraded and insomnia again shattered his nights.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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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
"Your battery works less well than before after using it thousands of times - that degrading or aging can be slowed down when you're using a nanocoating," Colen explains.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
With Android foldables the crease where the display folds can be often noticeable, degrading the consumer experience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“The experience was traumatizing, degrading and humiliating,” André said when the lawsuit was filed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Which means I have to lie to her on a daily basis, which is in itself enjoyable but a little degrading at the same time.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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