hard wear

Example Sentences

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For the most part, their clothes were plainly made and showed signs of hard wear.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

“I did not try,” said I, looking down carelessly at my grey velveteen coat and skirt, which had certainly seen hard wear and tear in the seven months I had spent in Mashonaland.

From The Claw by Stockley, Cynthia

Moroccos have a beautiful grain, are flexible, soft and pliable to the hand, and resist hard wear; qualities which contribute to their great popularity.

From Library Bookbinding by Bailey, Arthur Low

The effect was infinitely more dapper, becoming to the figure, and serviceable for hard wear.

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 by Creswicke, Louis

The virtues of this material are much appreciated by experienced hunting women for hard wear.

From The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. by Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace)