How to Use wear and tear in a Sentence

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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
  • It's made from polyester, so there's no need to worry about wear and tear.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Best of all, there were no signs of wear and tear after excessive use.
    — Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
  • But the bridge, as well as the other Big Sur Arches, is suffering from wear and tear.
    — Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Huffine said installing turf opens up the field to more events because schools don't have to worry about wear and tear on the grass.
    — Lucas Gordon, The Arizona Republic, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The steel blade withstands wear and tear, and the non-stick coating helps make a clean cut while resisting sap.
    — Jacquelene Amoquandoh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Invest in this case and protect your loved one’s phone from daily wear and tear.
    — Halla Mannering, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2022
  • In the real world, this stroller gave our kids a smooth, sturdy ride, and it's shown very little wear and tear over the past three months.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that involves wear and tear on the joints.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The wear and tear isn’t exclusive to school buses, either.
    — The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2022
  • What to Consider The pocket clip can cause wear and tear on clothing.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The fiberboard and birch plywood showed no wear and tear, even with a 5-year-old slamming the doors out of excitement.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024

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