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erosion

[ih-roh-zhuhn] / ɪˈroʊ ʒən /


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“In its report, the committee calls on Yale to reflect on and take responsibility for our role in the erosion of public trust,” McInnis wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In Southern California, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and reduce wildfire risk but can also unleash flooding and coastal erosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

For example, maintaining green spaces as wildlife habitat can buffer infrastructure from severe weather, erosion or flooding.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

They create habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species and help protect coastlines from erosion.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

In between my duties, I noticed that today’s subject was erosion.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli




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