Example Sentences

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Living in the same place where Lina went missing has been wearying for the Sardars.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022

Here the novel takes off, but it’s almost too late; the long runway wait has been wearying.

From New York Times • May 19, 2020

I suspect most women are as horrified at what happened to Leslie Jones as I am, but the battle has been wearying, and many women feel that they are losing.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2016

France and England have been in the lead, and for two centuries Europe has been wearying itself imitating them.

From Characters and events of Roman History by Ferrero, Frances Lance