wear out

Example Sentences

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Components wear out over time, and repairing one issue can expose another.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“Everything was designed with the idea of being something that women would not only want to wear in the water, but just wear out walking around in everyday life,” Kasparian explains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Over time, they wear out and are replaced in a process known as molting.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

These extreme weather events not only lead to equipment failures but affect how quickly things wear out too.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

“It’s just that my motorcycle is wearing out. The tires are thin, and if they wear out, where am I going to get another pair?”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary