wearing out
Example Sentences
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"Many of our roads are wearing out, the potholes are the symptom, and we've got to address what lies underneath that," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The £26m project they'll be working on this Christmas is one of the biggest scheduled across the country: Hanslope Junction, a crucial part of the West Coast Main Line, which is wearing out.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025
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
As the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps had begun looking at the problem following multiple incidents in 2022, including the fatal crash, they determined that the clutches may be wearing out faster than anticipated.
From Seattle Times • May 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
