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

"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

So Miss Armstrong was to become a wife instead of a worn-out glove.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith