rusted
Example Sentences
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But he also didn’t want to die an old man on a rusted prison cot.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
The researchers compare the damaged protein to a rusted key that no longer fits its lock.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
“If you tell me: ‘my family had a sugar mill,’ chances are all you’re going to get is chunks of rusted iron in an abandoned field.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Mercantile scales and rusted bird cages are scattered across crowded shelves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The crescent of weather-beaten bird cages, the rusted chairs left on the back porch, the sound of birds cawing and flapping around—it was all kinda freaking Genie out.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
