degrade

Example Sentences

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However, McBeth notes that continued operations would continue to degrade Iran’s command and control structure.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Such blooms can degrade water quality, disrupt ecosystems, and release toxins that threaten both wildlife and people.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

“But it didn’t defeat the Houthis or degrade them to the point where they are unable to carry out future attacks in the Red Sea.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

“You can’t degrade the travel experience for decades and then scold people for dressing to endure the experience,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Copper wires can carry very high frequencies too, but only for a few feet before the signal starts to degrade in strength due to certain parasitic effects.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman