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clunker

[kluhng-ker] / ˈklʌŋ kər /








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So long as “Cars” could make Disney billions of dollars, the film itself being a veritable clunker was a non-issue.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

For instance, your friend may have just laughed when you offered to replace their old clunker with a new car.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Then, Nestor Cortes followed up his six shutout innings against the Dodgers last week with a three-inning, three-run clunker that was punctuated with an ejection.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2025

Unlike the losses in Cleveland and Detroit that ensured this trip would be a clunker, this wasn’t about fight.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 6, 2024

One of the lifeguards let us borrow his clunker.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




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