Example Sentences

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It was apparent to some in the SNP that she was wearying of him.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2021

I had been charmed by his texts, but in person I was wearying of what seemed like his forgone conclusion — that we were already a match.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2020

But while Twin Peaks’ arc was compelling to many of the fans who stuck with it, it was wearying and demoralizing as well.

From The Verge • May 31, 2017

But by then, Lana Turner was wearying of Johnny, and Johnny was too tough to let himself be discarded.

From Time Magazine Archive

The suspense, to say nothing of the inactivity, was wearying in the extreme, until, at last, every one felt convinced that something must be done to relieve it.

From Long Live the King by Boothby, Guy