wear out
Example Sentences
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Components wear out over time, and repairing one issue can expose another.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
Over time, they wear out and are replaced in a process known as molting.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2026
Style tip: Trench coats never truly go out of style, so you can be sure if you invest in one that you'll certainly get enough wear out of it.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
Normal people don’t wear out the refresh button on BLS.gov when the federal government is about to drop new employment data, like I do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2025
“It’s just that my motorcycle is wearing out. The tires are thin, and if they wear out, where am I going to get another pair?”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
