wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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However, he has just been worn down by this season and, like many of the other younger players, needs a bit of a break and a refresh.
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This wears down the surface of the teeth and can lead to several complications, including jaw pain, headaches, and dental problems.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
The heavier lithium-ion batteries also wear down tires faster.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Rollins had Punk on the ropes, using every trick in his book to wear down his opponent.
—Russ Weakland, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This wears down the surface of the teeth and can lead to several complications, including jaw pain, headaches, and dental problems.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025
The heavier lithium-ion batteries also wear down tires faster.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
Rollins had Punk on the ropes, using every trick in his book to wear down his opponent.
—Russ Weakland, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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