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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An additional 23 metros are currently perfectly market, according to the real estate brokerage—which still represents a positive shift for buyers after years of rising home prices and eroding purchasing power.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Unfortunately, the administration’s actions are eroding such trust.—
Sheldon Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the old madrasas, chefs staged feasts that reimagined traditional dishes, turning eating itself into performance.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Drinking more water, increasing physical activity, eating potassium-rich foods, and cutting back on salt may improve excretion and potentially improve blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Biting (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biting%20%28at%29. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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