eat away
Example Sentences
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Childcare can easily eat away at a family’s budget.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
That came as a welcome surprise to investors, who have suffered through a tough year amid concerns over how artificial intelligence would eat away at the software industry.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
Whether fast or slow, such losses eat away at the Fed’s capital and are ultimately charged to the government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
And high-quality, low-cost AI chips from a start-up could eat away at Nvidia’s market share and margin.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
It was as hot as any natural fire, but it did not eat away at the wood; instead, it licked at the fallen branches, almost caressing them.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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