as in eroding
to consume or wear away gradually
the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on
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China's anti-involution campaign aims to dissuade industries against destructive price wars to gain market share at the expense of eroding profits.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025 -
This strategy, often driven by insecurity, harms productivity, morale, and innovation, while eroding trust and talent.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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They’re named for the fries Steve remembers eating as a kid in a small mountain village in the Apennines in southern Bologna.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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When food is digested slowly, glucose is released more gradually into the bloodstream, preventing a significant spike in blood sugar levels after eating.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
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“Biting (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biting%20%28at%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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