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    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo erode or diminish by friction or long use.
    The steps had been worn away by centuries of use.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo gradually weaken or diminish something.
    The stress of the job began to wear away her health.

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    エジプト学の専門家だけど質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    19:51エジプト学の専門家だけど質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • The tools that the Egyptians were using to create these big stone blocks to make the pyramid were of two types: rough stone balls, a very hard stone, which dropped repeatedly, wear away the stone to do the major quarrying.

      The tools that the Egyptians were using to create these big stone blocks to make the pyramid were of two types: rough stone balls, a very hard stone, which dropped repeatedly, wear away the stone to do the major quarrying.

    • The tools that the Egyptians were using to create these big stone blocks to make the pyramid were of two types, rough stone balls, a very hard stone, which dropped repeatedly, wear away the stone to do the major quarrying.

      The tools that the Egyptians were using to create these big stone blocks to make the pyramid were of two types, rough stone balls, a very hard stone, which dropped repeatedly, wear away the stone to do the major quarrying.

    B1

    Dentists Debunk 15 More Teeth Myths | Debunked

    13:37Dentists Debunk 15 More Teeth Myths | Debunked
    • you want to limit your acid sugar intake your enamel is the hardest substance in your body over time just like the Brick wall of a building may wear away with weather and storm Patchwork is needed and what patches up the lost minerals in the enamel is the fluoride in your toothpaste Acidic fruits will whiten your smile.

      you want to limit your acid sugar intake your enamel is the hardest substance in your body over time just like the Brick wall of a building may wear away with weather and storm Patchwork is needed and what patches up the lost minerals in the enamel is the fluoride in your toothpaste Acidic fruits will whiten your smile.

    • Over time, just like the brick wall of a building may wear away with weather and storm, patchwork is needed.

      Over time, just like the brick wall of a building may wear away with weather and storm, patchwork is needed.

    B1

    How Were the Pyramids Built?

    06:31How Were the Pyramids Built?
    • but if you put an abrasive in there, like sand, you could actually wear away the stone.

      but if you put an abrasive in there, like sand, you could actually wear away the stone.

    • but if you put an abrasive in there, like a sand, you could actually wear away the stone.

      but if you put an abrasive in there, like a sand, you could actually wear away the stone.

    B1

    The Harvard happiness finding no one wants to hear | Robert Waldinger

    16:56The Harvard happiness finding no one wants to hear | Robert Waldinger
    • and that these changes gradually wear away different body systems, which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis, could affect multiple body systems through this common denominator of chronic stress.

      and that these changes gradually wear away different body systems, which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis, could affect multiple body systems through this common denominator of chronic stress.

    • And that these changes gradually wear away different body systems, which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely to that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis could affect multiple body systems.

      And that these changes gradually wear away different body systems, which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely to that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis could affect multiple body systems.

    B1

    What 85 years of research says is the real key to happiness | Robert Waldinger: Full Interview

    01:38What 85 years of research says is the real key to happiness | Robert Waldinger: Full Interview
    • If I don't have anyone I can talk to about something that happens in my life that's stressful we believe what happens is we stay in a kind of low level chronic fight or flight mode and what that means is that we have higher levels of circulating stress hormones like cortisol, we have higher levels of inflammation going on in the body all the time and that these changes gradually wear away different body systems which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis could affect multiple body systems through this common denominator of chronic stress.

      If I don't have anyone I can talk to about something that happens in my life that's stressful we believe what happens is we stay in a kind of low level chronic fight or flight mode and what that means is that we have higher levels of circulating stress hormones like cortisol, we have higher levels of inflammation going on in the body all the time and that these changes gradually wear away different body systems which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis could affect multiple body systems through this common denominator of chronic stress.

    • and that these changes gradually wear away different body systems, which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis, could affect multiple body systems through this common denominator of chronic stress.

      and that these changes gradually wear away different body systems, which is how stress and loneliness could make it more likely that we would get coronary artery disease and more likely that we would get type 2 diabetes or arthritis, could affect multiple body systems through this common denominator of chronic stress.

    B1

    "Line 'Em Up" - James Taylor (LIVE on The Late Show)

    05:13"Line 'Em Up" - James Taylor (LIVE on The Late Show)
    • Oh, I remember Richard Dixon back in 74 and final scene at the White House door in the state Staff lined up just to say goodbye Tiny tear and shifted little eye he said Nobody knows me Nobody understand Little people were good to me sure I'm on a chick so hands Somebody line them up Line them all up Line them up Line them up Light them all up Help me to light them up Light them all up yeah light them up Light them all up now at that time my heart was all broke I looked like ashes and smelled like smoke and I turned away from my loving kind Try to leave my body and live in my mind but it's much too much emotion to hold holding your hand they got waves out on the ocean they're going to wear away the land I said.

      Oh, I remember Richard Dixon back in 74 and final scene at the White House door in the state Staff lined up just to say goodbye Tiny tear and shifted little eye he said Nobody knows me Nobody understand Little people were good to me sure I'm on a chick so hands Somebody line them up Line them all up Line them up Line them up Light them all up Help me to light them up Light them all up yeah light them up Light them all up now at that time my heart was all broke I looked like ashes and smelled like smoke and I turned away from my loving kind Try to leave my body and live in my mind but it's much too much emotion to hold holding your hand they got waves out on the ocean they're going to wear away the land I said.

    • They got waves out on the ocean, they're gonna wear away the land.

      They got waves out on the ocean, they're gonna wear away the land.

    A2

    It Took 2 Years, But They Nailed It. (Nuphy Air 75v3)

    16:50It Took 2 Years, But They Nailed It. (Nuphy Air 75v3)
    • It also has engraved labels rather than printed so it won't scratch off or wear away.

      It also has engraved labels rather than printed so it won't scratch off or wear away.

    • It also has engraved labels rather than printed, so it won't scratch off or wear away.

      It also has engraved labels rather than printed, so it won't scratch off or wear away.

    B1

    Speaking English: Phrasal Verbs are CRITICAL for Speaking American English Well

    34:11Speaking English: Phrasal Verbs are CRITICAL for Speaking American English Well
    • Grind down means to wear away by pressure and movement.

      Grind down means to wear away by pressure and movement.

    • "She has a special machine to grind up the chicken." Grind down means to wear away by pressure and movement.

      "She has a special machine to grind up the chicken." Grind down means to wear away by pressure and movement.

    A2

    Draining The Oceans Is HARD

    06:56Draining The Oceans Is HARD
    • Which areas become landlocked is hard to figure out because A. erosion might wear away some of the land during the draining process and therefore partially or fully drain some otherwise landlocked seas, and B. even if you ignore erosion, it's hard to figure out if any given point will be underwater or not, because draining a basin is, in general, a non-local phenomenon.

      Which areas become landlocked is hard to figure out because A. erosion might wear away some of the land during the draining process and therefore partially or fully drain some otherwise landlocked seas, and B. even if you ignore erosion, it's hard to figure out if any given point will be underwater or not, because draining a basin is, in general, a non-local phenomenon.

    • Which areas become landlocked is hard to figure out because A) erosion might wear away some of the land during the draining process and therefore partially or fully drain some otherwise landlocked seas, and

      Which areas become landlocked is hard to figure out because A) erosion might wear away some of the land during the draining process and therefore partially or fully drain some otherwise landlocked seas, and

    B1

    Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Things Around The Home! ??? (Lesson Only)

    25:37Let's Learn English! Topic: Describing Things Around The Home! ??? (Lesson Only)
    • So if you have an old pair of shoes, as you walk, if your shoe hits against the ground or other things, eventually parts of the shoe wear away.

      So if you have an old pair of shoes, as you walk, if your shoe hits against the ground or other things, eventually parts of the shoe wear away.

    • Um, if you have an old pair of shoes, as you walk, if your shoe hits against the ground or, uh, other things, eventually, um, parts of the shoe wear away.

      Um, if you have an old pair of shoes, as you walk, if your shoe hits against the ground or, uh, other things, eventually, um, parts of the shoe wear away.

    B1