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erosion

noun as in deterioration; wearing away

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Far worse will be the long-lasting erosion of the integrity of the department, whose fidelity to the principle of justice without fear or favor is a cornerstone of American democracy.

They said visitors have crowded onto riverbanks, looking for that perfect shot at the expense of “increasing erosion and trampling vegetation.”

And because the world, and one’s continued engagement with it, is a repeated litany of small erosions, it is through the practice of beauty that we learn to survive, to soar even.

The images submitted will be added to an interactive map to help researchers document flood and erosion risks in coastal areas.

They argued the environmental projects are crucial to the state’s future and will help prevent costly disasters such as wildfires and coastal erosion.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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