Examples of wear on in a Sentence
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Things improved as the game wore on with Tocchet changing his lines hunting for a spark.
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CBS News, 4 May 2026
But as the night wore on, that belief turned into tension.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Critical care nursing wears on the soul, and Wrigley became a spiritual restoration.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The outlet reported that a yellow shirt Lewis was allegedly wearing on Saturday night was also found.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Both Hathaway and Meryl Streep have worn cerulean sweaters, referencing that quote-making outfit that Andy wore on her first day at Runway.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
The lightweight two-piece outfit can be thrown on over a bathing suit for a chic swim cover-up or worn on its own with a pair of sneakers for a day exploring a new city.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a knit wrap once the sun goes down.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 4 May 2026
But as the night wore on, that belief turned into tension.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Critical care nursing wears on the soul, and Wrigley became a spiritual restoration.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The outlet reported that a yellow shirt Lewis was allegedly wearing on Saturday night was also found.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Both Hathaway and Meryl Streep have worn cerulean sweaters, referencing that quote-making outfit that Andy wore on her first day at Runway.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
The lightweight two-piece outfit can be thrown on over a bathing suit for a chic swim cover-up or worn on its own with a pair of sneakers for a day exploring a new city.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The floral eyelet lace design can be worn on its own or layered with a knit wrap once the sun goes down.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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