How to Use wear and tear in a Sentence

wear and tear

noun

• And at the same time, there’s more wear and tear in the home.
  — John Detrixhe, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2020
• This is the time the brain repairs the body from the day's wear and tear.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Oct. 2021
• But through the first two weeks there were signs of wear and tear.
  — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Oct. 2022
• This saves wear and tear on both the lawn and the mower.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2021
• Being able to take the wear and tear as the year goes on.
  — Paul Domowitch, Philly.com, 24 May 2018
• The wear and tear of a job that devours men in their 30s.
  — Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
• Find stuff that will stand up to the wear and tear now, and work for the long haul.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
• Garage floors are subject to all kinds of wear and tear.
  — Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 22 July 2023
• James, with more wear and tear on his body, hasn’t so far.
  — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 30 May 2018
• The 49ers have talked about trying to lessen the wear and tear on Kittle.
  — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, 27 Feb. 2020
• What to be aware of: Be aware of the wear and tear on your non-stick coating.
  — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
• In 17 seasons, there’s a lot of wear and tear on Paul’s body.
  — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2022
• Their skeletons show the same patterns of wear and tear.
  — Cara Ocobock, Scientific American, 19 Oct. 2023
• Despite its age and the wear and tear, the crib remains in good shape.
  — Robert Higgs, cleveland, 30 Nov. 2020
• At this point, scuff marks and signs of wear and tear are exposed.
  — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
• And the wear and tear of spaceflight is taking its toll.
  — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 30 July 2018
• That's a lot of wear and tear on your body, and a lot of time spent in that building.
  — Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
• This cooler will last for years but signs of wear and tear show, in the form of dents and scrapes.
  — Scott McKee, Field & Stream, 13 Feb. 2023
• And that’s causing a lot of issues, and more wear and tear on the road, and more costs.
  — Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2021
• And toys with nicks, dents, and signs of wear and tear should be priced under $10.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
• And don’t worry about wear and tear on Dalvin Cook’s wheels.
  — Mark Craig, Star Tribune, 13 Aug. 2020
• The wear and tear of shortstop sometimes, you red-light him.
  — Lamond Pope, chicagotribune.com, 31 Mar. 2022
• And all that wear and tear is earned and means the bag—and its wearer—has very much lived a life.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2021
• It's made from polyester, so there's no need to worry about wear and tear.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
• Plus, these boots are down to get dirty and can withstand lots of wear and tear.
  — Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
• As a high-traffic area, kitchens are at risk for wear and tear.
  — Sun-Sentinel.com, 28 June 2018
• So the team put it to the test, mimicking real-world treatment and wear and tear.
  — New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
• This practice distributes the wear and tear evenly, so no single pillow gets overly compressed or worn out too quickly.
  — Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
• The 20-denier nylon ripstop fabric on the knees and seat held up to wear and tear.
  — Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
• How durable does the shelving system seem against wear and tear?
  — Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026