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

This process is called seasoning, not in the sense of adding salt to taste but in the sense of developing a well-used, trusted tool.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 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

I own a well-used library card, an envelope full of dried beach roses, a book of fairy tales, and a handful of lovely purple rocks.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart