well-used

Example Sentences

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The band is anchored from a high rocky cliff at one end, near the start of a well-used hiking trail, and a tall steel support drilled into the flat desert at the other.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

"He replied he was on the Russian convoys during World War Two so was well-used to it. When we docked, he skipped off - while his wife had to be helped off."

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

This week, however, is his first major with the players from the regular tour — a well-used mulligan in a game that is stingy about second chances.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

And the container appears to have been well-used.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 7, 2024

I own a well-used library card, an envelope full of dried beach roses, a book of fairy tales, and a handful of lovely purple rocks.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart