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well-worn

[wel-wawrn, -wohrn] / ˈwɛlˈwɔrn, -ˈwoʊrn /


















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When asked by TV hosts, she occasionally demonstrated a well-worn soft shoe routine, though her heart was with the tango.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

But Ms. Coates has refashioned a rather well-worn premise into something compelling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

It also calls to mind a well-worn saying in gasoline markets: Prices rise like a rocket, and come down like a feather.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

Bear in mind, this is the perspective of an awkward wallflower surrounded by too-cool gothlings clutching well-worn copies of Rice’s books.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

When you lifted the seat of the bench there were travel guides, road maps, and well-worn paperbacks under it.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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