as in to wear out
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Like the teeth of many modern and ancient ridden horses, the Botai horse teeth appeared to have been worn down by a bridle mouthpiece, or bit.
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William Taylor, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
Her hair was worn down to give it a more down-to-earth vibe, and her jewelry was minimal.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2024
Her long, blonde hair was worn down in an effortless style.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The Broncos churned to 65 yards on nine carries in the fourth quarter overall, following Payton’s seeming view that the best rushing yardage is the kind that comes when you’re fully worn down your opponent.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
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William Taylor, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
Her hair was worn down to give it a more down-to-earth vibe, and her jewelry was minimal.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2024
Her long, blonde hair was worn down in an effortless style.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
The Broncos churned to 65 yards on nine carries in the fourth quarter overall, following Payton’s seeming view that the best rushing yardage is the kind that comes when you’re fully worn down your opponent.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Wear down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20down. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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