decayed
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“Remote and hybrid work used to be a privilege, but its benefits over in-person work have decayed across the board,” Chris Martin, senior economist at Glassdoor, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
Zoologists believe the animal decayed for weeks before it was fossilised and this led to the case of mistaken identity.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
In “Vaccine Flag,” a vertical banner arcs gracefully across a soft gradient of L.A. haze, but the banner’s fabric is so tattered and decayed that its advertisement for vaccines is barely legible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
Wage growth has decayed, and persistently elevated inflation is straining personal budgets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
Muriel looked up, a slow grin revealing decayed teeth.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
