as in erodes
to consume or wear away gradually
the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on
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Hidden compliance friction that erodes the very margins sourcing teams worked to protect.—
Muchaneta ten Napel,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Even if the lab results look identical, that sensory mismatch erodes confidence.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
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Full of Cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives, these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside balls will delight everyone who eats them.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Extra points go to this docile, non-venomous spider that eats mosquitoes, gnats and flies.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Bites (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bites%20%28at%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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