wear and tear
Example Sentences
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Some wrote anxiously about the “strain . . . being felt throughout the services, in terms of wear and tear on the troops, their families, and their equipment.”
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Eventually the wear and tear caught Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
According to the specialist, families continue to find ways to cope with shortages, but the wear and tear is becoming increasingly evident.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The MRI did not show any structural damage, only inflammation that Roberts attributed to the wear and tear of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
Father is walking around in frayed trousers, and his tie is also showing signs of wear and tear.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
