wear down
Example Sentences
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But today, as A.I. widgets ooze through every crack of our digital lives, our reflexive outrage at the overreach is starting to wear down.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Such changes would violate warranties and could wear down components and risk breakdowns as tractors and harvesters age, the company has said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
As these sponges wear down, they can release tiny plastic particles into the environment.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
His style is orthodox, with a great ability to cut off the ring, wear down his opponents and land powerful punches that can define fights.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025
Meanwhile the heat was beginning to wear down some of the firemen.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
