worn-out
Example Sentences
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Our bodies have a mechanism for rebuilding worn-out or damaged tissue, replacing whole sections of our selves annually.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
During the winter, temperatures dropped to -25C, so old, worn-out sleepings bags were of little use when they slept on the frozen ground or a cold concrete floor.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
But any film that hinges on its cast to prop up a worn-out narrative should be approached with suspicion, if approached at all.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026
Derenne noticed some sagging on the roof and worn-out shingles during their first showing at the house the Johnsons ended up buying.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025
Soon he emerged, holding a flickering tallow candle in one hand, and a worn-out Stetson hat in the other.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
