gutter
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, this man, grown out of Flea Bottom’s gutters, appropriates the tradition by holding his vows as a representation of lived reality, rather than as a mere ritual or badge of social class.
From Salon
“Some are free to choose between penthouse suites, while others are free to choose in which gutter to lay their heads.”
From Los Angeles Times
Bondi did not face the survivors, instead replying: “I’m not going to get into the gutter with this woman doing theatrics.”
From Los Angeles Times
Their leaves can block gutters, causing water damage to your home.
Smushed paper cups in the gutter, long strands of clear plastic, bits of food wrappers.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
