wear and tear
Example Sentences
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The MRI did not show any structural damage, only inflammation that Roberts attributed to the wear and tear of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
The wear and tear of working in warehouses for 20 years has also aggravated his health issues.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
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
Boeing, owing to its past takeover of MD-11 maker McDonnell Douglas, plays a major role in tracking how its aircraft handle wear and tear and informing customers how to maintain them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Cymbeline was smiling too, though the wear and tear of the night could be seen all over her tired face.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
