wear and tear

Example Sentences

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Together, these findings strengthen the idea that aging is not simply the result of wear and tear across the body.

From Science Daily • May 24, 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

However, many management companies have a three- to five-year rule of periodic redecoration of an apartment to manage wear and tear, which includes painting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

His dad was so tired from the wear and tear of the week and trying to catch up around the place that when he wasn’t actually working, he was sleeping in front of the TV.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson