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wear and tear
noun as in devaluation due to use
Example Sentences
His style does not depend so much on explosive speed, but rather on experience and the progressive wear and tear of his opponent.
As time has passed, wear and tear on the surfaces has grown considerably, particularly with potholes.
It was a newly installed hybrid field of rye and synthetic grass that could endure the wear and tear of 300-pound combatants.
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.
This results in lower mileage and exposes certain vehicle parts to a greater risk of wear and tear.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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