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The moves by the financial technology company, which owns TurboTax, Credit Karma and QuickBooks, are meant to shore up a sagging stock price—down about 33% this year—as investors worry AI will degrade software providers’ businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 16, 2026

I don’t believe that RedZone is on its way to full-scale enshittification, wherein the viewer experience will degrade until there’s a 15-second break between every Russell Wilson incomplete pass.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2025

Always keep the container tightly sealed to minimize contact with air – if your dispenser bottle has an open spout, your oil will degrade faster.

From Salon Jan. 19, 2025

Another challenge is that the fusion reaction produces high energy particles that will degrade steel, or any other material that lines the reactor core.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2024

No, not here; above," the old woman lifted her eyes toward heaven, then said: "You are stepping into sorrow now; going with one who will degrade you.

From Dawn by Adams, Harriet A.