Example Sentences

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Vaksmaa expects that there are other, yet unknown, fungi out there that are degrading plastic as well, in deeper parts of the ocean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024

"The physical slides at the JPC are degrading rapidly each day. … Without further action, the slides will continue to degrade and some may ultimately be damaged beyond repair."

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2022

"Exclusionary practices are degrading, demeaning and violate the dignity that everyone deserves," Defense Minister Anita Anand said during a presentation of the report.

From Reuters • Apr. 25, 2022

Deforestation and expanding agricultural land use are degrading insect habitats, while global warming is altering the climate conditions that many species require to survive.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2022

Don't you see you are degrading me too?

From The Christian A Story by Caine, Hall, Sir