rag

Example Sentences

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“You were in the rag trade, but then your child or grandchild moved up and created this civic and philanthropic energy that came from that feeling of America as a refuge. That is really powerful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

They likened the way images of the young women were changed to "a rag doll brought to life through the dark arts".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"I didn't recognise the men. Or this woman. Her cheek was so flabby. Her mouth so limp. She was like a rag doll," writes the 73-year-old, according to the French-language version.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

“We do not care if the towels don’t match in our house — you got a rag and you got a towel, use it accordingly.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Then he grabs a faded red rag from a cardboard box next to the sink, tips the can, and wets it.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell