well-used

Example Sentences

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"He replied he was on the Russian convoys during World War Two so was well-used to it. When we docked, he skipped off - while his wife had to be helped off."

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

And the container appears to have been well-used.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 7, 2024

My well-used Jeep Cherokee, covered with bird droppings and fallen leaves from the elm trees above, hadn’t been stolen — it had been towed for all the parking tickets I couldn’t afford to pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday added new limitations to the terms governing who can access a well-used tool it uses to help manage short-term interest rates.

From Reuters • Apr. 25, 2023

He brought out a stack of well-used, hopefully not lead-tainted, wood blocks, then leaned in so close to me, I could see the pores in his face.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper