wear down
Example Sentences
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But today, as A.I. widgets ooze through every crack of our digital lives, our reflexive outrage at the overreach is starting to wear down.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Such changes would violate warranties and could wear down components and risk breakdowns as tractors and harvesters age, the company has said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
As mitochondria naturally wear down over time, protecting them could help older adults to fight infections and stay healthier.
From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025
Their steps wear down the grass further, which makes the visual cue stronger and creates a positive feedback loop.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024
Eventually, the Fifteens began to wear down the younger boys and to find the seams in the Thirteens’ defense.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
