wear down
Example Sentences
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I think he will be impressive and wear down a really robust and physically tough Hrgovic.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
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
As these sponges wear down, they can release tiny plastic particles into the environment.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
He won’t wear down popular and respected Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch right away—he’ll wait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
I got a new pair of kicks for Christmas, and they’re already starting to wear down.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
