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Worn-out washers or loose fittings can cause faucets to drip.
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Worn-out water systems leak away 20 gallons of fresh water per day for every American; replacing systems that are nearing the end of their useful life would cost $11 billion more annually than all levels of government now plan to spend.
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Worn-out water systems leak away 20 gallons of fresh water per day for every American; replacing systems that are nearing the end of their useful life would cost $11 billion more annually than all levels of government now plan to spend.
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I greatly enjoyed Missy's first book, "Living With Purpose in a Worn-out Body" -- it's beautifully written and very insightful.
Publishers Weekly likes religion book by Rockwall author | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com 2010
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Worn-out by his struggles, he crept quietly back into bed in the predawn dusk and, lying close beside Ella, one arm round her waist, fell asleep at once.
Portobello Ruth Rendell 2010
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Worn-out, Maya finally allowed herself to plunge into true sleep, down a dark slope that promised oblivion.
Three Stations : An Arkady Renko Novel Martin Cruz Smith 2010
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Worn-out high school seniors are getting fresh encouragement from a range of sources to take a break — a "gap year" — before plunging into college.
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Worn-out high school seniors are getting fresh encouragement from a range of sources to take a break — a "gap year" — before plunging into college.
Gap Year A Good Idea 2008
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Worn-out agricultural machinery could not be replaced.
The J Curve Ian Bremmer 2006
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Worn-out agricultural machinery could not be replaced.
The J Curve Ian Bremmer 2006
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