worn-down
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Indeed, the 44-year-old -- the son of popular telenovela actress Maria Sorte -- has become something of a folk superhero in a country worn down by violence, with the looks and attitude to match.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Because the property was so worn down, the owner allowed the Lamberts to reside there if they fixed it.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Plastic materials used in food packaging, cosmetics, and many everyday products can break down into microscopic fragments when heated, worn down, or chemically processed.
From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026
The old Mad Men model of long client lunches and taglines that lasted decades has been worn down by the brisk pace and constant measurement of digital media.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Perhaps it’s the iron gray of the afternoon sky overhead, casting gloom as it always does this time of year, but today the two of them look especially worn down and tired.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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