erosion

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Centuries ago, they emerged on seaside courses as natural pits and hollows caused by erosion and by animals sheltering from the wind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“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

Against the actual cost of living, it is a slow erosion.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

The dark orange sandstone formation held springs like this one, all along the base of the sandstone where wind and erosion had cut narrow canyons into the rock.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko