as in to wear out
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Although public figures rarely win such suits in the United States, Trump has made ample use of a variety of legal actions to wear down media outlets, targeting ABC News, CBS News, The Des Moines Register, and Simon & Schuster.
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Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
Having appeared in more than 70 movies, he was worn down and ready to quit, especially after a doctor cautioned him about stressing his heart.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Her sleek, silver-blond hair was styled with a middle part and worn down in soft, flowing waves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
Having appeared in more than 70 movies, he was worn down and ready to quit, especially after a doctor cautioned him about stressing his heart.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Her sleek, silver-blond hair was styled with a middle part and worn down in soft, flowing waves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear down
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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