Yet they also appear worn down by the difficulty of the task.

"Maybe that's why we were worn down by the end of the Cleveland game."

The group had already been worn down by a series of injuries.

Already those still on their feet were being worn down by the strain of nursing.

Or maybe the peak was worn down by too many girls running up there to make a wish.

Though worn down by time, much of the site still stands.

Just an old man, worn down by time and failure, desperately trying for one last success.

I feel worn down by all the pain I've seen.

The floors were smooth, as if worn down by many feet.

Many divorce lawyers, he said in a recent interview, are worn down by the work.