wore off
Example Sentences
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However, the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
The stock’s initial run-up, which peaked in early 2022 reflected Covid-era excitement for outdoor gear, especially its trendy $45 water bottles, but the hype eventually wore off.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
While her treatment was in line with clinical guidelines, she said an initial improvement in symptoms "quickly wore off" and she experienced side effects.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Once the shock wore off, Skimehorn was excited to go to Moscow—the furthest she’d traveled before was Alabama.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025
Once the shock wore off, he fluttered down to the whale’s back and leaned over his mother.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
