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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An analysis published by CX Today found that when AI use is hidden, trust erodes quickly, even when outcomes are accurate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026 -
Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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Now, any creature that eats rats is a friend of mine.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Bites (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bites%20%28at%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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