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
Wax cylinders were not made for long-term use — the earliest models wore out after a few dozen plays — and are especially vulnerable to poor storage conditions.
From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2023
McDermott suggested his team maybe just wore out.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2022
The house was quiet and peaceful at last, and I was wore out.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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