wear and tear
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Boeing, owing to its past takeover of MD-11 maker McDonnell Douglas, plays a major role in tracking how its aircraft handle wear and tear and informing customers how to maintain them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Recreation can ease tension and fatigue in the muscles and joints, supporting metabolic balance and strengthening the body's ability to resist wear and tear.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
Generally speaking, most leases state that anything outside of normal wear and tear is considered property damage and might result in a deduction from your security deposit.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Orbán will be 63 next month, but the wear and tear of 38 years in frontline politics are obvious to even his hardcore supporters.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The casting process meant that no two metal letters were ever precisely the same, even before wear and tear.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
