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
When his parents gave him a 10-volume encyclopedia, he read the books so often that he memorized their contents and wore off their covers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
After the shock wore off, four of the kids accepted Sandra’s work.
From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025
Once the shock of seeing him wore off, I remembered all the things I’d said to him, the things we’d said to each other, and I wasn’t sure where we stood.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
