worn-out

Example Sentences

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“Pavlov’s bulls came out in full force yesterday, ripping stocks at bad levels on the worn-out idea that geopolitics is always a fade,” said Brent Donnelly, president of Spectra Markets, in commentary shared with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 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

"By then, the worn-out and considerably degraded glaciers will 'recouple' to the steadily warming atmosphere, sealing their fate," says Shaw.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

It’s a clever line, but worn-out New Jerseyans seeking a change might be more likely to turn out if they knew how he’d deliver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

It’s all been turned into tarnished metal, the color of a worn-out penny.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman