By 2000, the physical plant began to show wear and tear again.

The hook shown had been in service for four years and showed very little wear.

By 2004, the then 28-year-old concrete had shown significant wear.

The new development was completed not long before the storm, but hardly shows wear.

It isn't long before the hardware begins to show wear.

All of its operating equipment had been constructed in the 1920s and was showing wear.

Very Fine coins show moderate wear but the major points of the design are still clear.

Films also began to show serious wear after 30 or so screenings, experts say.

A few of the altered books are already showing wear.

And yet, even with no one knowing, the galaxy is beginning to show wear.