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well-worn

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


















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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

She recalled being surprised by how scruffily dressed the businessman was when she met him, finding him in flip-flops, some well-worn red shorts and a T-shirt.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Other chapters pore over such well-worn topics as the surge of elite-college graduates to Wall Street and the habits of Big Law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It was a rare moment in which the president’s well-worn rivalry with the media softened, perhaps inspired by a shared scare.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

She liked to wear a well-worn thrift - shop leather aviator jacket and black jeans, otherwise, smart dark suits tailored to make her look leaner than she was.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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