wear on
Example Sentences
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Potential wear on the vehicles batteries is also a concern for some.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
I don’t feel Didion’s presence right away, but as my months wear on here, slowly she develops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Based on moderate wear on its cheek teeth, the individual likely died in early to middle adulthood.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 24, 2026
I understand L.A’s notorious traffic can wear on you, but this feature has no real purpose in my opinion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
The chickens better get their own little gree-grees to wear on their necks, I reckon.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
