worn thin

Example Sentences

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But patience has worn thin as U.S. influence has expanded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The once-boundless optimism for artificial intelligence has worn thin, with concerns over stretched AI valuations sparking multiple selloffs.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

His stuffing has worn thin, and the soft fabric of his mouth has worn off.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

But with the Dodgers’ bullpen worn thin from back-to-back bullpen games the previous two nights, Wrobleski went back to the mound in the ninth to try to finish things off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

One perched on the toe of my worn thin Chuck T. I tried to feed it from my hand, but it looked doubtful.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin