wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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With a true 12-man rotation, Golden State wore down its opponent once again.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Her signature cascading blonde waves were, of course, worn down.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2024
This type of stuckness feels more mental and can wear down your energy, optimism and sense of confidence.
—Jo Ilfeld, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
According to the notice, a voltage regulator wire may rub on other components near the motorcycles' engine, wearing down the outer casing and exposing the wire.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Her signature cascading blonde waves were, of course, worn down.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2024
This type of stuckness feels more mental and can wear down your energy, optimism and sense of confidence.
—Jo Ilfeld, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
According to the notice, a voltage regulator wire may rub on other components near the motorcycles' engine, wearing down the outer casing and exposing the wire.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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