erosion

Example Sentences

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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

The erosion of his support has come at the margins, among centrist Republican and independent voters.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

“Its erosion is not in the interest of the U.S. economy.”

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

“Some sort of natural event—I don’t know, erosion or rust or something.”

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook