erosion

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Traditional finance firms and Sifma oppose a broad exemption, citing investor protection concerns and potential profit erosion.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

My son, a college librarian, has seen that phenomenon as well as a general erosion of research skills and decision-making aptitude among some students.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 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