as in erodes
to consume or wear away gradually
the waves were biting at the sand castle I had worked so hard on
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An analysis published by CX Today found that when AI use is hidden, trust erodes quickly, even when outcomes are accurate.—
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.—
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But no need to call in the food critics this year—the Golden Globes eats seemed to pass the taste test.—
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But everybody eats…from the drug dealers down on the corner to the CEOs of companies.—
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“Bites (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bites%20%28at%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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