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WEAR THIN
\wˈe͡ə θˈɪn], \wˈeə θˈɪn], \w_ˈeə θ_ˈɪ_n]\
Definitions of WEAR THIN
2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
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deteriorate
through
use
or
stress
; "
The
constant
friction
wore
out
the
cloth
"
2006
- WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University
deteriorate
through
use
or
stress
; "
The
constant
friction
wore
out
the
cloth
"
2011
- English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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