wear and tear
noun
: the loss, injury, or stress to which something is subjected by or in the course of use
especially
: normal depreciation
Examples of wear and tear in a Sentence
my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced
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And toys with nicks, dents, and signs of wear and tear should be priced under $10.
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Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
And years of wear and tear on the building and grounds led to a cycle of closures and re-openings.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
And years of wear and tear on the building and grounds led to a cycle of closures and re-openings.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for wear and tear
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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