wear down

Example Sentences

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He once bought a $117 pair of MSCHF’s Gobstomper shoes whose soles wear down to reveal differing colors in a nod to the hard-shell candy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

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

Detroit’s versatility on offense should eventually wear down the Browns and produce a fairly low-scoring win.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

It's these "tactics of delay" that often "wear down campaigners", says one activist, Kanak Mani Dixit.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

I still made sure to switch back and forth between my two pairs of nonsneaker shoes every day so I wouldn't wear down the soles too quickly.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely