wearing (away)

present participle of wear (away)

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  • The traditional barriers surrounding proprietary AI are eroding, ushering in a new era of innovation that will redefine the global AI race.
    Vandana Rana, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Gerrymandering reduces electoral competition, entrenches incumbents, and marginalizes whole communities, ultimately eroding public trust in democracy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Wearing (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wearing%20%28away%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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