rusted

Example Sentences

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On a Friday afternoon, villagers flocked to the old red-brick mosque, where a rusted sign reads "established 1480".

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

That day arrived when the enamel tub finally rusted through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That only changed when the rusted school clock that stopped at 09:13 was discovered in a wardrobe in 2019 and sent to St Fagan's for conservation.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

CABIMAS, Venezuela — The pumps that brought prosperity from deep in the Earth’s crust are now mostly rusted relics of a storied past.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

There is a handrail leading up the concrete stairs, lined with thin white metal bars that have rusted in places, reddish-brown flecks peeking through the chipped paint.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day