Now, however, there are some nuances and shadows because the positions have eroded somewhat over the years.

The position of African-Americans relative to whites has eroded since 1975.

The position of the RSK eroded steadily over the following three years.

And yet his position has not eroded as feared.

After failing to deliver peace, it seems unlikely to win a bigger majority this time and may well see its position erode.

His unassailable position had eroded since he had left Kingsbury.

Few doubted that Britain's position had eroded substantially.

Their own political position had been eroding long before Cortes arrived.

But the growth of its economy is outstripping any possible rise in production, and its position as an oil exporter may erode.

There were many, however, whose positions eroded and were eventually usurped by more capable underlings.