wear out

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Over time, they wear out and are replaced in a process known as molting.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Some value added is also allocated to depreciation, the cost of replacing assets as they wear out or become obsolete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Style tip: Trench coats never truly go out of style, so you can be sure if you invest in one that you'll certainly get enough wear out of it.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

“At some point, you wear out your welcome,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 22, 2025

But eventually that lighthouse is going to wear out.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman