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
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
Her skirt was of some rather hard material, evidently for hard wear, and the upper part of her costume was a white lawn shirtwaist under a short jacket which matched her skirt.
From The Son of his Father by Cullum, Ridgwell
Where the surface comes to hard wear, weld on gold with long, sharp serrated pluggers, and finish the same as with gold fillings.
From Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth by Ambler, Henry Lovejoy
Where anything like regular or hard wear is required, it is always good economy to buy the best.
From The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage Describing Modern Manners and Customs of Courtship and Marriage, and giving Full Details regarding the Wedding Ceremony and Arrangements by Devereux, G. R. M.
