as in wearing
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the desert's windblown sands had corraded much of the ancient stone's inscription
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The friends were both wearing some form of American flag on their outfits and were visiting from Syracuse, New York.—
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The style is perfect for wearing into the cooler months, as it can easily be layered over cozy knits.—
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The Scatturice Network Expands While the economy provides the backdrop, multiple corruption cases continue eroding the Milei administration's credibility.—
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As Robert Putnam documented in Bowling Alone, the churches, neighborhood associations, and bowling leagues that once anchored American communities have steadily lost members and influence, eroding civic life and our trust in one another.—
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Advertisement Sports fandom has a special power to connect people, especially at a time when so many of our traditional civic bonds are fraying.—
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About eight or nine hours into a punishing shoot, nerves were fraying, and Mike McGuirk was getting chewed out by a camera operator.—
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“Corrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrading. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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