wearing off

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Stocks look ready to bounce on Thursday, as the shock of a more hawkish than expected Kevin Warsh at the Federal Reserve’s helm may be wearing off just a little.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

A washing machine used by a four-person household can generate up to 500 grams of microplastics each year, largely due to fibers wearing off textiles during washing.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

“The shock of it is wearing off, but it’s almost worse now than it was — it’s, ‘Oh, now this is reality,’” Atkins, 59, told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

“It wore off in a few hours. I wonder how come it’s not wearing off for Taylor.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray