wearing out
Example Sentences
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With a pot of glue, a blade and a keen eye, Manal al-Saadani repairs tattered banknotes -- a necessity in the Gaza Strip, where the cash in circulation is wearing out.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
Russell faded to fifth place, struggling with his front tyres wearing out, but managed to hold off team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who had the same problem with his rears, on the final lap.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2024
Whether or not he leaves, Riley is certainly wearing out his welcome here, and he knows it.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2023
Last year, Porter averaged 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, earning a lucrative four-year extension with Houston, where he had landed after wearing out his welcome in Cleveland.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023
For the first few months, she could hardly sit without thinking how she might be wearing out her irreplaceable clothes.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
