How to Use wear and tear in a Sentence

wear and tear

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  • But through the first two weeks there were signs of wear and tear.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Garage floors are subject to all kinds of wear and tear.
    — Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 22 July 2023
  • 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 toys with nicks, dents, and signs of wear and tear should be priced under $10.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024
  • It's made from polyester, so there's no need to worry about wear and tear.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The signs of wear and tear are apparent on a stroll through the gardens.
    — Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 June 2022
  • 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 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
  • The physical wear and tear, your heart just is not going to be able to take it.
    — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Are your favorite clothes showing signs of wear and tear?
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The men of Party Down may be in rough shape, but Party Down shows no such wear and tear.
    — Erik Adams, Chron, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Gas costs between $50 and $80, plus wear and tear on the vehicle.
    — Terry Spencer, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The cubes come in a variety of sizes and are made with durable polyester to withstand any wear and tear.
    — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2024
  • And years of wear and tear on the building and grounds led to a cycle of closures and re-openings.
    — Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
  • Plus, the heavy-duty construction will last through lots of wear and tear.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • When in doubt, choose materials that stand the test of time both in terms of wear and tear and style.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Maintaining the throne is hard work, and the wear and tear were beginning to show.
    — New York Times, 19 June 2022
  • So, finding an option that will stand up to the test of time and the wear and tear of daily life is your best bet.
    — Bridget Mallon, Sunset Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In the 316 years since the San José sunk, the ship has remained untouched aside from natural ocean wear and tear.
    — Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The durable rubber case and tape blade coating protect the tape measure from wear and tear.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Osteoarthritis is more than normal wear and tear on your joints.
    — Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 21 July 2024
  • Snow and wear and tear can also damage the beads and reduce their effectiveness.
    — Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024

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