wearing down

Example Sentences

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The case has dragged due to judicial and prosecutorial recusals and other procedural challenges in what has become known as "Stop Stalingrad", in reference to a tactic aimed at wearing down proceeding through constant appeals.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Yet elevated price increases have lingered, wearing down shoppers and frustrating policymakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Then came rumours that Scheffler had also fallen foul of wearing down the face of his driver and had been forced to switch clubs before his triumphant week.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

The Chiefs have given up an average of 108 yards to running backs in two playoff games, a dip from their strong regular season and a sign they may be wearing down.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025

I wanted to work on my new idea to change the world even though I could feel my meds wearing down like they do every time I eat something.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos