erode

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Oil prices above remained above $100 a barrel since then, raising concerns that inflation could remain elevated for longer and erode corporate margins as well as consumer demand.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

For some observers of the New Age and wellness industries, the controversy around Chopra’s association with Epstein doesn’t simply erode Chopra’s credibility as a guru, but also points toward deeper issues.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Repeated exposure could erode trust in media and institutions generally, with one Reddit user proclaiming, “Can’t even watch real animal videos because 90% of them are AI.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

If you hold bonds in a taxable portfolio, taxes may eat into your income and erode your “real” inflation-adjusted returns.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Through him you would meet someone else you liked a lot better and gradually your friendship with the first person would erode, then vanish into aggrieved memory.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy