corrosive

Example Sentences

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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

But the biggest impact is also the most corrosive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Pressure’s been around the Olympics since Coroebus of Elis scampered in his bare feet, and we’re more sensitive to it now, especially its corrosive effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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

Harry felt a corrosive hatred toward Ron: Something had broken between them.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling