become worn
Example Sentences
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The Bank of England says there will be a gradual introduction for the King Charles banknotes, with the current Queen Elizabeth notes remaining in use until they become worn or damaged.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024
“It’s not unusual for defendants to prolong a case so that memories fade, victims disappear, and witnesses become worn out,” said Mitchell Garabedian, the accuser’s attorney for civil matters.
From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023
The coaxial cable is attached to a harness on the trunk lid and can become worn after repeated opening and closing of the trunk.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2021
“Holloway” investigates “a deep-sunk lane in Dorset … a ‘hollowed way’ used by walkers and riders for so many centuries that it has become worn far down into the soft golden bedrock of the region.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2020
It was when my spirit had become worn through my body like elbows through the sleeve of an old coat that I heard the remarkable recipe for insomnia: Think of the top of your head.
From Peeps at People by Holliday, Robert Cortes
