wore off
Example Sentences
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The stock’s initial run-up, which peaked in early 2022 reflected Covid-era excitement for outdoor gear, especially its trendy $45 water bottles, but the hype eventually wore off.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
While her treatment was in line with clinical guidelines, she said an initial improvement in symptoms "quickly wore off" and she experienced side effects.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
When his parents gave him a 10-volume encyclopedia, he read the books so often that he memorized their contents and wore off their covers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
After the shock wore off, four of the kids accepted Sandra’s work.
From Slate • Sep. 24, 2025
There he was put into a cold, bare chamber, fast asleep, and left until the enchantment wore off.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
