wear and tear
Example Sentences
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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
The Dodgers are going to protect their personnel from as much wear and tear as possible — and from themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
A new study aims to put a dollar figure on the total wear and tear on the country’s urban infrastructure, and arrives at $1.03 trillion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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
Smiling, he said, “I can’t see any wear and tear anywhere. You both look like you’re in pretty good shape to me.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
