wearing out

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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

When 85-year-old Jacqueline Page told him she was "wearing out", he told her: "That's the terrible thing I'm discovering. Bits don't work so well when you get past 70."

From BBC • Sep. 3, 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

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

Harry took off his watch, which he was only wearing out of habit, as it didn’t work anymore, and stuffed it into his pocket.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling