Sentence examples for a worn-out from inspiring English sources

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"a worn-out" is correct and usable in written English
You could use it to refer to something that is in a state of disrepair or damaged from overuse. For example: "This old shoe is a worn-out mess; I'll need to buy a new pair."

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Until a few weeks ago, Mr Sarkozy was a member of an unpopular government under a worn-out president.

Mr. Coe effectively embodies a worn-out, modest man entitled to his literal place in the sun.

And not forgetting a worn-out briefcase containing a broken Casio keyboard found in a charity shop.

It was an engine failure — a worn-out connecting rod bearing — 17 years ago that led him to store the car for a while.

His left leg is largely numb and he lifted a worn-out shirt to reveal the scar from a bullet hole on his hip.

She wears a worn-out anorak and woollen hat in her small house, as she cannot afford heating to fight the biting winter cold.

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Players come in with a smile and not a worn out face".

Piero pulls a worn out, brown leather wallet from his pocket.

When handed over by the Germans on 21 July, UB-47 was in a "worn out condition".

In 2006, Raul Castro inherited the power he had been supporting with his military and a worn out country.

Synthetic lubricants will not fix a worn out or abused vehicle.

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