erasing

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In 1974, Stephen Hawking showed that black holes radiate heat and can eventually evaporate, apparently erasing all information about what fell into them — contradicting the quantum principle that evolution must preserve information.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Stocks surged to new highs last week, fully erasing losses caused by the U.S.-Iran war, but the bond market could spoil the party.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Market research indicates that the physical-TV industry will keep erasing differences between phone and TV apps in the near future, as those apps tack on more interface features like specialized games.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The stock is down 3.6% in Sydney at A$160.11, erasing some of Monday’s 6.8% jump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Though I can hypnotize the mafia and raise the dead at will, I seem incapable of erasing the circles beneath my eyes.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris