worn-out
Example Sentences
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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
Derenne noticed some sagging on the roof and worn-out shingles during their first showing at the house the Johnsons ended up buying.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
A strategy that strengthens the body's natural capacity to replace worn-out mitochondria could, in principle, help address all of these problems at once.
From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 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
Her leathery skin was cracking like the seat of a worn-out bus.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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