decay

• As if the decay were only an image of decay, a projection affecting only the eyes. —  F ;SF; - vol 086 issue 06 - June 1994
• It must be remarked, that the Saint attributed to the world that decay which is the effect of old age, but he did not extend this to the Church, because he well knew that, although old, she was not infirm. —  The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi
• A buildup of plaque can lead to gum disease or tooth decay, which is why flossing is very important. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
• At the heart of this decay is the separation of the process of personal enrichment of the ruling elite from the material process of production. —  RINF Alternative News Media: Daily Breaking News
• The word itself suggests "decay," but what passes for decadent rarely has anything to do with decay per se, except, perhaps, moral decay, and when moral certitude is a goal any slip from certainty is a downward slide. —  Comic Book Resources

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