worn

Example Sentences

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Most online shoe sellers let customers return products—but only if they haven’t worn them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Indeed, the 44-year-old -- the son of popular telenovela actress Maria Sorte -- has become something of a folk superhero in a country worn down by violence, with the looks and attitude to match.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The chief justice has seemingly worn blinders for life.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

“This is the heaviest thing I’ve ever worn in my life. It’s a massive workout,” Smith told Vogue on the Met Gala red carpet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The snake was pretty worn out by then, so they threw it away, but nobody in the third grade would go near the pencil sharpener for the rest of the week.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson