But the action would almost certainly further erode confidence in Tehran as a reliable negotiating partner and fuel suspicion that its nuclear program was not peaceful.
Such actions, they said, erode the people's trust in justice and fair play.
Affirmative action erodes the concept of individual merit, and it cements Americans into divisive racial groups.
The action erodes current rules that permit only two cellular companies in each city.
The judge's action seriously erodes the credibility of federal prosecutors everywhere.
Strong storm-wave action erodes the seabed into low hummocks and swales that lack a specific orientation.
Nonetheless, Justice Peter G. Verniero wrote in the unanimous decision, the action did not substantially erode the presumption of innocence.
This administration's actions are sadly eroding that reputation.
Even so, Canadian attempts to cooperate on border security invariably evoke criticisms that such actions erode sovereignty.
Barrow decides an official report must be made, meaning an imminent court-martial, even though he is aware the action will further erode his popularity and authority within the battalion.
