as in wear
the result of long and hard use
my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced
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The purse is constructed with high-quality recycled cotton fibers that provide durability against wear and tear and has a velvety-smooth finish.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
Heat generally accelerates wear and tear—and in turn, repair costs.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Aug. 2024
The AirPods received nearly 45,000 five-star reviews at Walmart, with one shopper praising their long-lasting battery life and a durable design that withstands everyday wear and tear.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Walker also explained on Friday that SpaceX determined the leak was caused by a crack in a line attached to a pressure sensor, which endured some wear and tear from engine vibrations and the fact that a clamp that was meant to strap it down had come loose.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 July 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
Heat generally accelerates wear and tear—and in turn, repair costs.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Aug. 2024
The AirPods received nearly 45,000 five-star reviews at Walmart, with one shopper praising their long-lasting battery life and a durable design that withstands everyday wear and tear.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Walker also explained on Friday that SpaceX determined the leak was caused by a crack in a line attached to a pressure sensor, which endured some wear and tear from engine vibrations and the fact that a clamp that was meant to strap it down had come loose.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 26 July 2024
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