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
World number one Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title by wearing down Carlos Alcaraz in another high-quality Grand Slam final between the dominant forces of the men's game.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
Gavin Stone looks as if he’s wearing down.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024
Everything's still working fine, though it's wearing down.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
