rust

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Some areas looked pixelated on the Chromebook, and on the Air I noticed details, like the leaves of a fern or rust on an airlock door, that weren’t as clear on the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The fungal disease responsible for the damage, myrtle rust, was first detected in Australia in 2010.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

There were very few signs of rust against Durasovic, with Draper dropping just 10 points on serve, hitting eight aces and winning 88% of first-serve points.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

At 20 years old, jumping in my ’76 Monte Carlo with rust all over it and saying, “I’m going to drive to California to be an actor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

His red hair was cut so short it was just a tinge of rust creeping out of his cap.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli