corrosive
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He supports a cap on A’s because of the corrosive effects of grade inflation, and would have supported an even stricter policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
It’s a really corrosive quality to bring to a group activity.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Salt also damages buildings, vehicles and other objects, she said, and presents "a problem for animals. Pet owners notice it on their paws. It's simply corrosive."
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
I’ve always felt that engagement is better and more corrosive to a dictatorship than isolating them… Secret police never go hungry, armies never go hungry.
From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026
All I could think of was Kilvin’s statement during the demonstration: In addition to being highly corrosive, the gas burns when it comes in contact with air....
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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