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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Any outdoor gear that’s classified as hardshell is waterproof and windproof and designed with highly durable materials (such as Gore-tex) — making hardshell ski pants an excellent choice for anyone expecting to encounter a decent amount of snow and a bit more wear and tear than normal.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Great weather has produced a significant increase in number of rounds on the public course, which has resulted in increase in wear and tear on the property.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
High-quality pieces — built to withstand years of daily wear and tear — from coveted brands, including Le Creuset, Staub, and Zwilling, are up to 50 percent off at Sur La Table for a limited time.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The real value in a piece of furniture is below the wear and tear; check the frame, see if it's made of solid wood, and check for sags or any other damage that can't be repaired.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Great weather has produced a significant increase in number of rounds on the public course, which has resulted in increase in wear and tear on the property.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
High-quality pieces — built to withstand years of daily wear and tear — from coveted brands, including Le Creuset, Staub, and Zwilling, are up to 50 percent off at Sur La Table for a limited time.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The real value in a piece of furniture is below the wear and tear; check the frame, see if it's made of solid wood, and check for sags or any other damage that can't be repaired.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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