as in to wear
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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Paltrow wore the Armani during a pivotal moment in her career.—
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The team’s primary kit will remain the red jersey and shorts worn last season, with teal socks.—
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Spinrad said the cuts, especially of researchers who collect data that feeds into storm models, could erode the quality of hurricane forecasts going forward.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
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Despite creating jobs and potential environmental benefits, chronic mismanagement and escalating costs have eroded public trust, making continued taxpayer support irresponsible.—
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The Mercury News,
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International agreements and alliances, already fraying as great-power competition heats up, will struggle to contain these fights.—
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Foreign Affairs,
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Investor confidence in the Dallas-area company is fraying, Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith told clients in a note on Thursday.—
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CNBC,
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“Corrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrade. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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