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erode

[ih-rohd] / ɪˈroʊd /


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Those who hold them for longer periods risk seeing gains erode — which can happen quickly.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

Deforestation continues to erode their proposed new habitat, driven particularly by dam projects -- and local residents say they have not been consulted.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

While this is horrifyingly funny, such details matter, reminding us that having too much money can serve to erode a person’s basic human empathy or reasonable sense of shame.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

Players’ performance, recovery ability and decision making erode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Did the mountain erode in all the rain?

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko




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