wear through

phrasal verb

wore through; worn through; wearing through; wears through
: to use (something) so much that a hole develops in it
I've worn through two pairs of work shoes since I started this job.

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In November 2023, Mitchell & Ness debuted its recreation of the Philadelphia Eagles varsity jacket that Princess Diana wore through the ’80s and ’90s, including on the cover of People magazine. Kristopher Fraser, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024 Plus, a seasonless dress from Ulla Johnson that can be worn through summer and winter, when layered properly. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 After extensive wear through changing seasons, Flowers & Flames has earned its place as more than just another flanker. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 Twenty-six years later, the bands wore through completely. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024 Leave it to Amazon shoppers to find a transitional sweater to wear through fall. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024 Sweet, cozy, and energizing, this is perfect for wear through the fall and winter. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024 Prairie dressing for summer is all about easy pieces that can be worn through the blistering heat without a hitch. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 11 July 2024 This two-piece set might be the closest thing to sleepwear on this list, and yet is still cute enough to feel confident while wearing through the airport. Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2024

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“Wear through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20through. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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