worn thin
Example Sentences
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That futility was starting to spill over to his defense, too, as he dropped a routine foul ball in front of a crowd whose patience had long since worn thin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 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
Either I did not rub the clothes hard enough to get them clean or I rubbed them so hard they were worn thin.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
