worn-out
Example Sentences
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Fans sit on plastic chairs arranged on the sandy floor, their chatter mingling with the hum of a worn-out generator.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
I make hotpads from worn-out terry cloth towels and I turn fabric scraps into comforter tops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
Her look evolves from a worn-out cog to a biker-like granny who’d seem natural riding on the back of Dennis Hopper’s hog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
But any film that hinges on its cast to prop up a worn-out narrative should be approached with suspicion, if approached at all.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2026
I need a mom who doesn't look at me like I’m a worn-out piece of furniture that doesn't match the rest of her house.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
