as in wears out
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Of course, local restaurants and other food vendors are ready to serve you once your sweet tooth wears out.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026 -
And importantly, when the cleat that houses the power meter wears out, the meter can be removed for reuse and the cleat can be replaced.—
Ben Coxworth
March 03,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2026
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The report breaks down teacher salaries by state and region, too.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Wears down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wears%20down. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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