wear and tear

as in wear
the result of long and hard use my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

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Recent Examples of wear and tear Metal desks are durable and hold up to considerable wear and tear. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025 Gandy asserted a cumulative injury to multiple body parts, with the idea that wear and tear over his 15 seasons gradually worsened his health. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Here are ten essentials that look effortlessly stylish and that can sustain some wear and tear from the elements. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 Perhaps the best of all, after going through the wash for three months, this bra fits the same and hasn't started to show any wear and tear. Sabrina Rojas Weiss, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wear and tear
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wear
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  • Dior’s new soft tote and Loewe’s large Amazona bag felt like instant icons — pieces destined for real-life wear but crafted with couture-level care.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Its vertical setup and smart blade control reduce wear, thus extending the turbine’s life and lowering overall costs.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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