wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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One of the sadder ironies of the third chapter is how sharp and crystalline the images look, and how worn down the characters appear by comparison.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
With Cleveland’s bullpen worn down and a potential storm arriving around 7:30 p.m.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to keep in mind: Tooth enamel: Lemon juice is acidic and can wear down enamel over time.
—Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
They’re worn down and ripped, hindering him from achieving his goals to become a sports superstar and a potential boyfriend to Vanessa (Amira Hall).
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
With Cleveland’s bullpen worn down and a potential storm arriving around 7:30 p.m.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to keep in mind: Tooth enamel: Lemon juice is acidic and can wear down enamel over time.
—Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
They’re worn down and ripped, hindering him from achieving his goals to become a sports superstar and a potential boyfriend to Vanessa (Amira Hall).
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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