wear down

Example Sentences

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The time it took Liverpool to wear down Newcastle over striker Alexander Isak's deal last summer is fresh in the mind.

From BBC • May 28, 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

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

As mitochondria naturally wear down over time, protecting them could help older adults to fight infections and stay healthier.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 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