The erosion of eons had left fine scratches in it but the original shape remained.

This quick erosion left many layers of volcanic rock exposed.

Later, erosion (perhaps wind which can't move large rocks) removed much of the surface layers, but left behind the more resistant deposits.

But the drawn-out erosion of the steel industry has left its scars.

The erosion of confidence in him personally left little else.

Some lots have been destroyed by storms and are not buildable since erosion has left them in the dune area.

Gradual erosion of the surface soil has left the granite outcrops exposed.

The erosion was far worse than from any other storm and leaves us unprotected.

Subsequent erosion left the craters sitting above the surrounding surface.

She acknowledges that "erosion of the public health system left the country vulnerable."