worn thin
Example Sentences
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Trump hasn’t given up on diplomacy, U.S. officials said, though his patience has worn thin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The once-boundless optimism for artificial intelligence has worn thin, with concerns over stretched AI valuations sparking multiple selloffs.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
His stuffing has worn thin, and the soft fabric of his mouth has worn off.
From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025
"The Indian government thinks that the deterrence established in 2019 has worn thin and needs to be re-established," says Prof Raghavan.
From BBC • May 7, 2025
This was true before they came for her baby, before the Tower—one measure of wheat would become two; fabric worn thin as paper would become thick and luxurious in her hands.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
