wear and tear
Example Sentences
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It's the kind of wear and tear you might expect for a man who for almost 20 years has carried the hopes of a nation still deeply affected by past horrors.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The Dodgers are going to protect their personnel from as much wear and tear as possible — and from themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
A new study aims to put a dollar figure on the total wear and tear on the country’s urban infrastructure, and arrives at $1.03 trillion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Recreation can ease tension and fatigue in the muscles and joints, supporting metabolic balance and strengthening the body's ability to resist wear and tear.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
To forestall such a tragedy, I wrapped them in blankets to keep them from rubbing against the metal hull of the lifeboat, and I moved them as little as possible to reduce wear and tear.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
