wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Their steps wear down the grass further, which makes the visual cue stronger and creates a positive feedback loop.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Usually bubbly and upbeat, Marissa is visibly deflated and worn down by her partner’s demands.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
As the disc wears down, surrounding muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves in the spine absorb more pressure and can become damaged.
—Jennifer Steinhoff, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Workhorse backs While the NFL has become a pass-first league, the ability to ground and pound, wear down defenses and run the clock remains vital.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Usually bubbly and upbeat, Marissa is visibly deflated and worn down by her partner’s demands.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
As the disc wears down, surrounding muscles, ligaments, joints, and nerves in the spine absorb more pressure and can become damaged.
—Jennifer Steinhoff, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Workhorse backs While the NFL has become a pass-first league, the ability to ground and pound, wear down defenses and run the clock remains vital.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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