erodes

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Murphy later returned to the court orders question, saying that ignoring judges erodes democracy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“The delay also erodes value, pushing first zinc to 2028.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Whether this shift restores trust in polling or further erodes it will depend less on the technology itself than on how it is used, explained and regulated.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The snow erodes, leaving the potholes in the roads near our house filled with muddy water.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood