wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Cronin highlighted the fact that in his team-high 38 minutes, Dent did a lot to wear down Ducks defenders – whether or not his shots were falling, as fickle as shots can be.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
The result is often a confusing, Byzantine car-buying process that wears down consumers and leaves them vulnerable to accepting unnecessary add-ons.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
Its acidity can wear down the sealant, dull or etch the surface, damage the resin that binds quartz surfaces, and make the counters more prone to staining.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Erosion of Dental Enamel Chewable or gummy vitamin C supplements are often acidic and can wear down dental enamel over time.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
The result is often a confusing, Byzantine car-buying process that wears down consumers and leaves them vulnerable to accepting unnecessary add-ons.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 6 Dec. 2025
Its acidity can wear down the sealant, dull or etch the surface, damage the resin that binds quartz surfaces, and make the counters more prone to staining.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Erosion of Dental Enamel Chewable or gummy vitamin C supplements are often acidic and can wear down dental enamel over time.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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