erosion

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“Over the past decades, the U.S. has experienced a steady erosion of its ability to build ships and manufacture critical maritime infrastructure,” said Saronic CEO Dino Mavrookas.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

These have resulted in weaker profitability and greater net asset value erosion over time relative to business-development company peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The trust said this would create habitat for wildlife as well as support the working farm by creating firebreaks and protecting soil from erosion.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

At the same time, the loss of most plant life on land increased erosion, sending additional material into the oceans.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli