as in wear
the result of long and hard use
my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced
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The wear and tear is visible, but Lillard is still a 40-point threat with range that warps defenses.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
From delicate materials and garment details to stains and load sizes, understanding when to skip the pod can save your things from unnecessary wear and tear.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
The frame also comes with a five-year warranty to safeguard you against any serious wear and tear over time.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
That's a lot of wear and tear on your body, and a lot of time spent in that building.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
From delicate materials and garment details to stains and load sizes, understanding when to skip the pod can save your things from unnecessary wear and tear.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
The frame also comes with a five-year warranty to safeguard you against any serious wear and tear over time.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
That's a lot of wear and tear on your body, and a lot of time spent in that building.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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