How to Use wear and tear in a Sentence

wear and tear

noun

• This is the time the brain repairs the body from the day's wear and tear.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Oct. 2021
• But through the first two weeks there were signs of wear and tear.
  — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Oct. 2022
• This saves wear and tear on both the lawn and the mower.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 16 Aug. 2021
• Garage floors are subject to all kinds of wear and tear.
  — Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 22 July 2023
• In 17 seasons, there’s a lot of wear and tear on Paul’s body.
  — Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2022
• Their skeletons show the same patterns of wear and tear.
  — Cara Ocobock, Scientific American, 19 Oct. 2023
• At this point, scuff marks and signs of wear and tear are exposed.
  — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
• This cooler will last for years but signs of wear and tear show, in the form of dents and scrapes.
  — Scott McKee, Field & Stream, 13 Feb. 2023
• And that’s causing a lot of issues, and more wear and tear on the road, and more costs.
  — Sophie Bushwick, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2021
• And toys with nicks, dents, and signs of wear and tear should be priced under $10.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
• The wear and tear of shortstop sometimes, you red-light him.
  — Lamond Pope, chicagotribune.com, 31 Mar. 2022
• And all that wear and tear is earned and means the bag—and its wearer—has very much lived a life.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2021
• It's made from polyester, so there's no need to worry about wear and tear.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
• Plus, these boots are down to get dirty and can withstand lots of wear and tear.
  — Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
• The signs of wear and tear are apparent on a stroll through the gardens.
  — Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 June 2022
• As time goes on, wear and tear will fit right in and only add to the appeal.
  — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
• The life span of scooters can be shortened by rough wear and tear.
  — Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 13 Oct. 2021
• With a knife that has a very fine edge, too much wear and tear can cause the steel to ripple or bend.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
• The bowl is also easy to clean and didn’t show any wear and tear throughout our test.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
• A lot to teams have moved toward that because of the wear and tear that comes from this league.
  — Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
• Their straps can also put more wear and tear on your car.
  — Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022
• There was a little wear and tear in the hallways and on the furniture.
  — Andrea Sachs, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
• Over the years of wear and tear, the body deteriorates.
  — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 23 Nov. 2022
• But as an actor, my hair goes through so much wear and tear.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 8 Sep. 2021
• But the skeletons showed signs of distinctive wear and tear.
  — Byandrew Curry, science.org, 3 Mar. 2023
• But the loneliness and the wear and tear, which is a huge part of it for a vocalist.
  — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2022
• Years of wear and tear on my muscles from dancing in heels.
  — Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 10 Aug. 2021
• The physical wear and tear, your heart just is not going to be able to take it.
  — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 Mar. 2023
• This means making rugs that are machine washable and that can handle the wear and tear of kiddy shenanigans.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
• The cozy woven rug is designed to withstand years of wear and tear without shedding or tearing.
  — Maggie Horton, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2024