Example Sentences

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"In our lower-risk children, what seems to be happening is that experiences of depression are eroding a protective factor, which is how much they pay attention to happy faces," Gibb said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

He warned that any changes that would “diminish” the commission’s independence “should be approached with caution,” saying that they could have unintended consequences by weakening police oversight and eroding public trust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The Epstein files are eroding efforts to burnish the billionaire philanthropist’s reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“In their mind, it’s safe. But it’s really eroding their purchasing power by 3% a year.”

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

He was shorter than them, and real skinny, like the prairie winds were eroding him away.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli