Withstood the elements; wore away in the elements (9)
I believe the answer is:
weathered
(Other definitions for weathered that I've seen before include "Strengthened by being exposed to the elements" , "Worn by wind and rain" .)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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