worn thin
Example Sentences
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At the end of a season filled with similar such moments, patience had worn thin.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
But after a career orchestrating policy from the wings, Wiener’s patience had worn thin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
The once-boundless optimism for artificial intelligence has worn thin, with concerns over stretched AI valuations sparking multiple selloffs.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
His stuffing has worn thin, and the soft fabric of his mouth has worn off.
From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025
My nerves were worn thin after the bad night we’d spent.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
