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as in to erode
to damage or diminish by continued friction
ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers
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as in to scrape
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
the yacht's once-flawless wooden hull had been badly abraded by years of rough dockings
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China will retain that status and continue to abrade the United States and other countries, especially throughout Asia, over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the hacking and theft of intellectual property, and climate change, among other issues.
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Daniel Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 11 Jan. 2016
After digging into it with the pet brush, there were no snags or evidence that it had been abraded.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
The start of the holiday shopping season has been inching back for years, long abrading the novelty of Black Friday, which got its name because the rush of sales the day after Thanksgiving could change the retailers’ books from red to black.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2023
The ash will also abrade moving parts in the engine.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
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Daniel Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 11 Jan. 2016
After digging into it with the pet brush, there were no snags or evidence that it had been abraded.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
The start of the holiday shopping season has been inching back for years, long abrading the novelty of Black Friday, which got its name because the rush of sales the day after Thanksgiving could change the retailers’ books from red to black.
—Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2023
The ash will also abrade moving parts in the engine.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
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When the Great Depression hit in the early 1930s, Hitler and his followers were ready to take advantage of the German people’s despair and to focus their attention on a scapegoat—the political left and the Jews—as support for centrist political parties eroded.Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Disruptions, whether due to shipping delays, supplier issues, or unforeseen events, can quickly erode brand trust and customer loyalty.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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So, strong actives like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil are likely too harsh and can irritate the bump even more.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Use mild products: Avoid skin products that can irritate, such as toners, astringents, and exfoliants.Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Whisk in flour, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Biking to Chouinard’s home, Caldwell quickly realized how many of the original houses in Jackson had been scraped to build mansions.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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In another post, Kovalenko said North Korean troops are wearing Russian uniforms and are being trained to use drones, while Russia plans to send trainers to Pyongyang to directly instruct its ally on operating unmanned aircraft systems.Brad Dress, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Accepting the nomination, Harris wore navy blue and made no mention of ceilings, glass or otherwise.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Scientists are scratching their heads over what drives these powerful tempests.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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But even that blockbuster merely scratches the surface of his cultural impact.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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That lifeline is now fraying on a misguided attempt to assign national security risks to a deal that has none.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Son, a naïve twenty-something who has never seen the outside world, is fascinated by the newcomer, and suddenly, the delicate bonds of blind optimism that have held this wealthy clan together begin to fray.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Abrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrade. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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