see erosion

Frequency: 6.37.8 per million words

To observe the process or effects of erosion, often in a metaphorical context like 'erosion of rights'.

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Examples (10)

  • The country has seen a progressive erosion of constitutional freedoms.
  • Over the last decade, we have seen a significant erosion of our market share.
  • After the scandal, the organization saw a rapid erosion of public trust.
  • Walking along the coast, you can clearly see the erosion caused by the recent storms.
  • If we don't act now, we will see a further erosion of privacy rights.
  • We are currently seeing an erosion of traditional family values in society.
  • Historians often point to this period when they saw the initial erosion of the empire's power.
  • I've seen a worrying erosion of civility in online discussions.
  • Scientists studying the river delta see erosion happening at an alarming rate.
  • The industry saw a slow erosion of its profit margins due to rising costs.