wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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The Panthers, who have beaten the spread four straight games, continue to play better football behind an improving Bryce Young and a defense that isn’t getting worn down by staying on the field too long.
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Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
That would be useful for devices like glucose monitors or pacemakers where faulty or worn down power sources can lead to dangerous results.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Russia is trying to unnerve civilians and wear down their will to resist in the almost 3-year-old war, military analysts say.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Her brunette locks were worn down and parted in the center.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
That would be useful for devices like glucose monitors or pacemakers where faulty or worn down power sources can lead to dangerous results.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
Russia is trying to unnerve civilians and wear down their will to resist in the almost 3-year-old war, military analysts say.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Her brunette locks were worn down and parted in the center.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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