tear

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Together, these findings strengthen the idea that aging is not simply the result of wear and tear across the body.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

"Actually, I did have a tear to be fair, with my cousin and my mate. Then I played the best golf ever."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Boeing, owing to its past takeover of MD-11 maker McDonnell Douglas, plays a major role in tracking how its aircraft handle wear and tear and informing customers how to maintain them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The actor, his voice slightly shaky, gave a moving description of grief as “unexpressed love” that quickly activated tear ducts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Smiling, he said, “I can’t see any wear and tear anywhere. You both look like you’re in pretty good shape to me.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls