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corrosive

[kuh-roh-siv] / kəˈroʊ sɪv /


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Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Lord George Robertson's comments about "corrosive complacency" on defence will sting the government.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

The character has to project entitlement, a whiff of corrosive self-regard.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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