creaky

Example Sentences

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Some of these investments—particularly those meant to replace creaky equipment—seem like the types regulators may be inclined to greenlight even if inflation runs rampant or the economy enters a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

John McGinn and Donyell Malen carved through the creaky Tottenham defence with a rapid exchange of passes before Buendia lashed high into the roof of the net from 10 yards.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

For many, the game that was fondly and famously described as “America’s national pastime” began to simply feel more like America’s past, a slow-moving, creaky relic of a bygone era.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

Amanda, 62, said: "We're the fossils now and we want the chance to make some memories of our own before we get too creaky."

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

My head barely misses the creaky fan that twirls above.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya