wear down
verb
wore down; worn down; wearing down; wears down
: to weary and overcome by persistent resistance or pressure
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Baltimore officials, however, recognized he was worn down.
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
His spirit was worn down and battered but never broken.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Some maps were in relatively good condition, but others were worn down over time and stained.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
The Panthers, who have beaten the spread four straight games, continue to play better football behind an improving Bryce Young and a defense that isn’t getting worn down by staying on the field too long.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
His spirit was worn down and battered but never broken.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Some maps were in relatively good condition, but others were worn down over time and stained.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
The Panthers, who have beaten the spread four straight games, continue to play better football behind an improving Bryce Young and a defense that isn’t getting worn down by staying on the field too long.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20down. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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