as in to wear out
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Verb
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Sabathia could have worn out what was such an amazing arm.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
26 July 2025 -
Want to start that fire away from other people, worn out from walking all day?—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
23 July 2025
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Soak the garment in water and gently rub out the stain with your fingers.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The News started a morning edition to rub out its competitor.—
Tim Kiska,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Dec. 2024
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
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Morning dopamine spikes from phone use reduce your motivation to pursue slower, more meaningful tasks later.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Nothing Astronomer could have said or done would've erased the incident.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Intel’s stock jumped early in 2025 as optimism built around new leadership, but shares fell over 9% after Thursday’s Q2 earnings and layoff announcement, threatening to erase most yearly gains.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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“Wipe (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wipe%20%28away%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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