as in wears out
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Throughout 2025, numerous players spoke about the impact of a schedule that wears out their minds and their bodies.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026 -
In high-traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms, cheap hardware wears out fast.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Swiss treatment center has programs ranging from around $122,000 to $154,000 per week, which breaks down to $17,428 to $22,000 per night.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her last reporter's notebook from Milan breaks down the pomp and circumstance of the closing ceremony.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Wears down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wears%20down. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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