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

He once bought a $117 pair of MSCHF’s Gobstomper shoes whose soles wear down to reveal differing colors in a nod to the hard-shell candy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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

Kirkwood, sixth in the IndyCar Series driver standings last year, held the lead until the eighth lap Sunday, when he pitted to dump his softer alternate tires, which provide grip but wear down quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

Seems only right to show a bit of respect at a funeral, maybe a step up from what I would wear down the street.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon