rag

Example Sentences

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She giggled and said, “Jay Berry, you look just like my old rag doll did the time Rowdy got hold of her.”

From Literature

When Gran wasn’t looking, I removed the bobbin from the spinning wheel, wrapped it in a rag, and tied it to my waist.

From Literature

Chip slid down to the floor, crumpling like one of those rag dolls Katherine used to drag around by the feet.

From Literature

But the Pumas, run ragged by the 12-month demands on their star players, were also at less than full strength.

From BBC

"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