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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So…are the long-wearing claims actually true?—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025 -
The Body After detectives discovered Rivas’ body, a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner described her as a female with wavy black hair wearing a tube top and black leggings, size small, as well as yellow metal-stud earrings and a yellow metal-chain bracelet.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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For capital-intensive industries, that volatility erodes the policy stability required for long-term investment, adding another layer of uncertainty to already fragile markets.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the brand’s relationship with Unilever eroded over the years.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Downside Of course, too much Airport Dad Mode can fray nerves.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The accords’ real aim was security, recognition, and further integration, and this is what is fraying.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Corrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrade. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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