wearing out
Example Sentences
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In a fresh sign of how tech investment is straining the power system, data centers’ erratic power consumption seems to be wearing out gas turbines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
In other insects, it helps form durable structures such as wing hinges and tendons that must bend repeatedly without wearing out.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal al-Saadani repairs tattered banknotes -- a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out.
From Barron's ● Nov. 29, 2025
Russell faded to fifth place, struggling with his front tyres wearing out, but managed to hold off team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who had the same problem with his rears, on the final lap.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2024
His clothes are wearing out, and so are his boots.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
