erodes

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Murphy later returned to the court orders question, saying that ignoring judges erodes democracy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“The delay also erodes value, pushing first zinc to 2028.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

If the transition here in the UK drives up costs and erodes public support, it will not be a model to follow, but a warning to avoid.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The wildflowers can’t push up, and when they don’t grow, the soil erodes and is carried into the streams by the rain.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George