rags

Example Sentences

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She told True West Film Center that she was a “real rags to riches story” and was raised by a single mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

With the mayor’s vocal support, Mr. Bratton put broken-windows policing to work, arresting “squeegee men” who smeared dirty rags across motorists’ windshields, holding them hostage for a “contribution.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

That he hails from such a region has fuelled the rags to riches aspect of his story.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

We say that the “Cinderella” story is rags to riches, but in all versions, especially the European ones, she is a noble girl put into the kitchen by her wicked stepmother.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

He was wearing his usual thrift-shop rags except for the shirt.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli