rusty

Example Sentences

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If our hearts weren’t already open, they’ve just been forced ajar with a rusty, emotional crowbar.

From Salon

He arrived ring rusty from his strike on Tyneside, then picked up a groin injury that put him on the sidelines.

From BBC

England were presented with an awkward green top at the Bay Oval in the first ODI and their rusty top order - Brook's majestic hundred aside - found it tough going.

From BBC

About 20 new species have been unearthed as a result of the voyage so far, including the Carnavon Flapjack Octopus, a rusty red creature around 4cm big.

From BBC

Those tax credits saved the nuclear industry from disappearing, one rusty reactor at a time.

From Barron's