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His style does not depend so much on explosive speed, but rather on experience and the progressive wear and tear of his opponent.

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As time has passed, wear and tear on the surfaces has grown considerably, particularly with potholes.

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It was a newly installed hybrid field of rye and synthetic grass that could endure the wear and tear of 300-pound combatants.

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Again, there were signs of wear and tear as he called for the physio to treat a neck issue and then a problem with his right forearm against German Struff.

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This results in lower mileage and exposes certain vehicle parts to a greater risk of wear and tear.

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