rust

Example Sentences

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Typically, population declines and aging housing stock conjure visions of Rust Belt decay, where land loses value and abandoned homes sell for next to nothing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Another Rust Belt stalwart, Detroit, lost 60% of its population over that period, but has since seen its population recover slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“It introduces the casino to the checkout line,” said Adam Rust, the Consumer Federation of America’s director of financial services.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Actor Alec Baldwin could face a civil trial over a 2021 shooting on the set of the film Rust, after a judge ruled a lawsuit could go to trial.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Even better than a tattoo of the Rust Saint’s face.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi