wear on

Example Sentences

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I don’t feel Didion’s presence right away, but as my months wear on here, slowly she develops.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Some of her earliest memories are the elaborate costumes her father used to wear on stage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Based on moderate wear on its cheek teeth, the individual likely died in early to middle adulthood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

I understand L.A’s notorious traffic can wear on you, but this feature has no real purpose in my opinion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

I say, as the minutes of chatter wear on.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth