wear down

verb

wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down

: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure

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But McNeil’s analysis shows that the Martian mounds are likely the last remnants of ancient highlands that were washed away and worn down, formed in much the same way as Monument Valley’s features through erosion. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025 The Mavericks have looked powerful with both guards on the floor, but Irving is starting to wear down a bit, and Dallas has lost 10 of its last 14 games to slide to the middle of the pack in the West. 15. —

Law Murray, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025 David Montgomery is back and that O-line is going to wear down a Washington front that can’t stop the run (4.8 ypc) to begin with. —

Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 This is a great matchup for the Commanders’ offense, which should use no-huddle to wear down Detroit’s wounded defense. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wear down