gnaws

present tense third-person singular of gnaw
as in erodes
to consume or wear away gradually time has gnawed that author's reputation to the point where he rates little more than a footnote

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  • Jacobs and Booth argued that hiring David Geier compromises the integrity of the scientific process, erodes public trust, and provides a platform for unreliable information.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
  • This erodes financial aid eligibility, especially for middle-class families living in high-cost areas with high equity but limited liquidity.
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • Read Next National Family eats black bear kabobs at dinner, CDC says.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Hadley, who is not affiliated with the company, eats its products every morning.
    Angela Haupt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Gnaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnaws. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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