erosions

plural of erosion
as in corrosions
a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts

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Recent Examples of erosions Rivals Fox News Channel and CNN are seen experiencing similar erosions in that period. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025 Erosive gastritis develops when inflammation damages the stomach lining, leading to ulcers (open sores) and shallow breaks (erosions). Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Nov. 2024 Scholars have noted that the backsliding of democracy around the world may lead to further erosions of reproductive rights. Nina Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2022
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breakdowns
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  • Their review shows that conflict can lead to negative outcomes such as stress, anxiety, depression, poor decision-making or relationship breakdowns.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There are also totals for the next two seasons — £126million and £89m — but no position-by-position breakdowns.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Erosions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erosions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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