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well-worn

[wel-wawrn, -wohrn] / ˈwɛlˈwɔrn, -ˈwoʊrn /


















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Despite its suggestive title, the pop star’s third album fails to depart from her well-worn production style and muted vocals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Rocket Lab is following a well-worn path by SpaceX, which has analysts cheering on its future as an “emerging space platform.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

Only one of them, Sean “Poopies” McInerney, a surf bro so gullible that I’m not sure he’s capable of informed legal consent, fits into “Best and Last” like a well-worn punching bag.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

She recalled being surprised by how scruffily dressed the businessman was when she met him, finding him in flip-flops, some well-worn red shorts and a T-shirt.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

She Nothing-Stepped down a well-worn path through the trees.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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