wore out
Example Sentences
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When my home-recorded cassette of the Christmas singles wore out, I was always on the lookout for a replacement, and eventually, the internet provided.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2025
The prosecution said: "Her body just simply wore out."
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2023
She found depth to build around senior opposite hitter and Pittsburgh commit Olivia Babcock, her team maintaining composure in big games and boasting a stifling defense that wore out high-powered opposing offenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
McDermott suggested his team maybe just wore out.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
And when Papa wore out, Mama would go down and take his place.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
