worn thin

Example Sentences

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But patience has worn thin as U.S. influence has expanded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

At the end of a season filled with similar such moments, patience had worn thin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The once-boundless optimism for artificial intelligence has worn thin, with concerns over stretched AI valuations sparking multiple selloffs.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

His stuffing has worn thin, and the soft fabric of his mouth has worn off.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

“So did Lauren, but you kept her,” Maya had pointed out more than once, but the joke had worn thin by now and she had stopped asking for a dog.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway