From the books ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
WEAR occurs
2 times
(
Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... wear away,
a subtle change begins.
12&12 p.135,
Tradition Two
As their
grief and
anxiety
wear away, a
subtle change begins.
2.
... wear out
your welcome.
BB p.95,
Working With Others
Unless your
friend wants to
talk further about himself, do not
wear out your
welcome.
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