degrading

Example Sentences

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But the U.S. will do better to keep its eyes on the prize of degrading the regime and its weaponry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The U.S. says it is degrading Iran’s ability to launch attacks by the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

She said women deserved access to single-sex spaces "without fear or intimidation" and the trust's policy had been "degrading" and "dangerous".

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

D-Wave Quantum reduced hardware for controlling qubits without degrading fidelity, advancing larger, commercially viable quantum systems.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

I think it’s about time men start respecting women, instead of degrading women to the point where it’s unbearable.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers