tire
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He extended his partnership with captain Pat Cummins in the morning session to 86 and then expertly controlled a stand of 134 with number 10 Nathan Lyon to frustrate and tire South Africa's bowlers.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Formerly the proud owner of three Great Danes, Herman now spends about two hours a day at the dog park to tire out his rescued Jack Russell mix, Willy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
It now encompasses a mashup of disparate tire shops, oil change outfits and repair centers, including franchises and company-owned stores, that maintain their local identity but benefit from being part of a synchronized national network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
McNulty visibly began to tire on the final climb and his lead was cut to just 10 seconds, but the chasing pack were unable to reel him in.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
The side window was shattered, and a second point broke the rubber of the useless tire.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
"I knock on a lot of doors but I know people are tired of listening. They are frustrated with politics. If one person says 'this is amazing,' it makes me go after 10 other doors."
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
It’s one thing for coaches to face a tired press in a climate-controlled room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Sometimes you’re tired, antisocial or running spectacularly late.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
"I get tired and then the next day I get sick and I won't be able to go to school," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
"They are not tired," I said, begging her pardon.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
But regional delegates admitted the process was tiring.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
"Sleep may appear peaceful, but the brain is highly active -- especially when dreaming. We were intrigued by this paradox, and wanted to look into the scientific basis behind why dreaming is somehow tiring."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
While Walker admits two-show days can be tiring and she spends a lot of time concentrating on “energy conservation,” the performance itself is a joy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
It thanked the Milford Haven Coastguard for "their fantastic coordination and support" in what they said has been a "lengthy and tiring incident".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
I ask Taryn, finally tiring of the silence.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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