hard wear

Example Sentences

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For the most part, their clothes were plainly made and showed signs of hard wear.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Some of the wagons had not broken down accidentally or through hard wear, but had been tampered with by the drivers.

From Noble Deeds of the World's Heroines by Moore, Henry Charles

Their texture is looser than that of the usual Oriental rug, and for this reason they cannot stand hard wear; but they are exceedingly handsome with their gold lustre and silky sheen.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle

In this respect they are suitable for fairly hard wear.

From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram

Since the book has proved its worth and is to receive hard wear, the reasons which prevailed against buying it in a strong binding when it was new no longer exist.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low