wear and tear

Example Sentences

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The permanent teeth in the skull do not show the wear and tear of age, for example, and gaps between skull plates indicate that it had not reached its full size.

From Washington Times

He shouldered a tremendous workload throughout the year, leading to wear and tear on his body.

From Seattle Times

The scientists also found clues in the pattern of wear and tear on tooth surfaces.

From Seattle Times

The wear and tear on his body is the reason and it makes sense.

From BBC

“Instead of one family, three families can live here,” and the units should become more affordable as they age, undergoing wear and tear, added Scott Guter, a senior planner in Weinstein’s department.

From Seattle Times