wearing out

Example Sentences

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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

"But you see them wearing out and thinning in front of you - malnourished children. You see mothers who are trying to breastfeed, and there is nothing coming out of their breast," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

They could swallow the stakes, the Cyclones’ swarming defense wearing out the Cougs to the tune of 13 turnovers for 21 points.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2024

By 18 months she was wearing out her mother, Sasha, with dribbling drills.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024

She always tried to leave Park's house before dinner—just in case her mom was right about wearing out her welcome—and because, if Eleanor left early, there was a better chance that she'd beat Richie home.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell