wore out
Example Sentences
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When my home-recorded cassette of the Christmas singles wore out, I was always on the lookout for a replacement, and eventually, the internet provided.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025
In a study in which participants wore out their leg muscles with squats, researchers compared the effects of using heat wraps right after exercising or 24 hours later.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
The prosecution said: "Her body just simply wore out."
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023
Wax cylinders were not made for long-term use — the earliest models wore out after a few dozen plays — and are especially vulnerable to poor storage conditions.
From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2023
And when Papa wore out, Mama would go down and take his place.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
