degeneracy
Example Sentences
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His presidency reminds us that the antidote to Trumpian degeneracy is not the devout straight man but the figure of integrity who can also inspire diverse people.
From Washington Post
The bearded diva’s achievement was hailed by many as a gain for diversity and tolerance but condemned by nationalist politicians in Russia as evidence of Western degeneracy.
From Seattle Times
These arguments were also adapted to claim superiority over indigenous people of North America: writers such as Montesquieu claimed that the more extreme weather of the American colonies created degeneracy.
From Scientific American
The quest for supremacy always ended in degeneracy.
From The Guardian
For instance, the experiment subtly managed to enforce energy degeneracy, which is difficult to attain when the system is not intrinsically symmetric7, as was the case here.
From Nature
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