wear and tear
Example Sentences
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The wear and tear of working in warehouses for 20 years has also aggravated his health issues.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
According to the researchers, this may weaken the body's ability to repair oxidative DNA damage, a type of cellular wear and tear that occurs as part of normal metabolism.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
Some examples of normal wear and tear include faded paint, worn carpeting and small holes from nails used to hang art.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The wear and tear of an intense road trip in which the first five games all came down to the final minutes didn’t faze Doncic.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
“They complain that the skin and tissues of the face and neck inevitably show the wear and tear of years,” she wrote.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
