erosion
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Situated between the tectonically active western United States and the more stable interior of the North American plate, the Wyoming Craton has experienced significant erosion over geologic time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Fifty years from now, Powell’s stand against the president and against the erosion of Fed independence will be an integral part of his legacy, Blinder said.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“The main concern I have right now is the income squeeze. We are seeing a gradual erosion of spending power,” Daco said to MarketWatch in an interview.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Its rangers and volunteers keep the outline defined by rechalking the figure every decade or so to protect it from weeds and erosion.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Apparently the majority learned from mistakes; after this time, archaeologists don’t see this kind of widespread erosion, though they do see lots and lots of maize.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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