eroding

Example Sentences

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“In their mind, it’s safe. But it’s really eroding their purchasing power by 3% a year.”

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

But to watch how far they are eroding in real time, that is what I find so troubling.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

“Higher costs are eroding household purchasing power and compressing business margins, while heightened uncertainty is dampening business confidence and investment,” the UN said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

What I see now is the middle class eroding, and it’s harder for everyone there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

With some of their fortunes eroding, they find they are sitting on an extremely valuable asset, a realization that adds a touch of ambivalence to their protests against changes that are all too obvious.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times