More generally, the novelty of serving on government task-forces may begin to wear thin.

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In short, the magic of Harry, on its fourth outing, is starting to wear thin.

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Nitrous oxide increases blood flow to the stomach, thickening the mucous lining that COX-2 inhibitors tend to wear thin.

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Meanwhile, Lauria says the Electric Barbarellas fiasco is starting to wear thin on relationships with key people like MTV Networks CEO Judy McGrath.

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The excuses wear thin pretty quickly, however.

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But they may soon wear thin.

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To be honest, the combat is more fun in the beginning and it does wear a little thin after a while.

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