erosion

Example Sentences

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Robinson previously said it was a "symbol of erosion in this area", adding that they would continue to document what happened going forward.

From BBC

Thousands of kilometres of Balkan rivers have been damaged in recent years, a study published Wednesday found, as hydropower development, dams and sediment extraction drive a "steady erosion" of some of Europe's last pristine waterways.

From Barron's

Several homes in Thorpeness have already had to be torn down this winter due to coastal erosion, while several others are at risk of being lost.

From BBC

The coastline here is rapidly disappearing due to erosion, with four homes having been demolished this winter alone.

From BBC

It was an erosion in something far more fundamental—their sense of mattering, the deep human need to feel valued and to have a chance to add value to the world.

From The Wall Street Journal