degrade

Example Sentences

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The United States and Israel said that they attacked Iran to degrade its military capacity.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

First, continue to degrade to a “militarily manageable risk” the missiles, mines, drones and unmanned surface combatants that could threaten U.S. forces and tankers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

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

No generation has the right to dictate to another what its culture ought to be, or to degrade its choices as stupid and offensive.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz