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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No 36-year-old with his playing style and track record of wear and tear expects NHL job security.
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Bootie $200 $130 at Amazon These sleek, versatile booties, available in two leather shades and one suede hue, are supportive and easy to walk in, with a high-quality look and feel that can withstand a good deal of wear and tear.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
The fabric enables wearers to stay dry and comfortable on their run, ride or route, while withstanding wear and tear for resilience.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition to the visible wear and tear on the soles, the shoes are also photographed with tags stating their acquisition number and tribal affiliations.
—Brian Ng, ARTnews.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 2 Dec. 2024
Bootie $200 $130 at Amazon These sleek, versatile booties, available in two leather shades and one suede hue, are supportive and easy to walk in, with a high-quality look and feel that can withstand a good deal of wear and tear.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
The fabric enables wearers to stay dry and comfortable on their run, ride or route, while withstanding wear and tear for resilience.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
In addition to the visible wear and tear on the soles, the shoes are also photographed with tags stating their acquisition number and tribal affiliations.
—Brian Ng, ARTnews.com, 28 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for wear and tear
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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