corrosive
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It’s a really corrosive quality to bring to a group activity.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Xi's predecessor Hu Jintao called corruption a corrosive challenge that would "cost the party the support of the people".
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
While German municipalities used to allow citizens to sprinkle salt on frozen walkways, this was banned years ago, in favour of just gravel, as the corrosive salt is known to attack the roots of trees.
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
Marriage was presented to us as a shield against other women, other men, or the corrosive monotony of dirty socks and dishwashing.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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