wear off

Example Sentences

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Economists say that as that effect wears off, however, job growth in November should turn positive but remain subdued.

From The Wall Street Journal

I read the paperback so often and so hard that I wore off the cover and had to stick it back on with tape.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shine started to wear off quickly, though.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But I have a feeling that the shock and awe is wearing off."

From Barron's

The pixie dust of film school wore off fairly quickly, she remembers.

From Los Angeles Times