erode

Example Sentences

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For example, AI could hurt the value of legacy software, online competition might erode retail margins and home construction is always competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

She said a Year 8 reading assessment would increase pressure on pupils at a point in their education when confidence matters most, and that it would narrow the curriculum and erode teacher autonomy.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Bottom Line: Cyberattacks can lead to revenue loss and erode consumer trust, but academic research suggests that companies face short-term declines in share price after disclosing a data breach.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

That’s when U.S. consumers could see their real incomes erode far beyond their ability to maintain spending.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The buildings looked substantial, unlikely ever to erode.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer