wear and tear
Example Sentences
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There will inevitably be some wear and tear if you are having strangers in your house.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
The MRI did not show any structural damage, only inflammation that Roberts attributed to the wear and tear of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
Today, painful wear and tear on your joints typically is treated with pain medication and ultimately, a knee or hip replacement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
It's the kind of wear and tear you might expect for a man who for almost 20 years has carried the hopes of a nation still deeply affected by past horrors.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Cymbeline was smiling too, though the wear and tear of the night could be seen all over her tired face.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
