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
Recent Examples on the Web
Onstage, many of her Sixties peers are beginning to show the wear and tear on their voices after decades of touring and recording.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2024
The zippers are also lined to reduce wear and tear, so this suitcase will be with you for the long haul.
Love a great deal?
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024
Such intervals would also cut down on pollution, gas consumption, wear and tear on brakes, road rage and travel time getting home, providing more time for yourself and family.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
Whether from wear and tear to aircraft, flight delays, or injuries—turbulence is estimated to cost the U.S. aviation industry between $150 to $500 million annually.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 July 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2024
The zippers are also lined to reduce wear and tear, so this suitcase will be with you for the long haul.
Love a great deal?
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2024
Such intervals would also cut down on pollution, gas consumption, wear and tear on brakes, road rage and travel time getting home, providing more time for yourself and family.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
Whether from wear and tear to aircraft, flight delays, or injuries—turbulence is estimated to cost the U.S. aviation industry between $150 to $500 million annually.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 July 2024
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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