piece of junk

Example Sentences

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At 105 degrees West longitude, an active satellite might see a piece of junk come within 50km of its position up to four times a day.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

As one contractor once told me: “If I take the time to install the equipment properly, I can put in the biggest piece of junk furnace and make it hum for 20 years.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2022

Some owners report their car is perfect; some say they were sold a piece of junk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2021

James' comedy returned for a second season with its main character having skipped the mourning process and acknowledging his wife's passing by pointing out a piece of junk mail with her name on it.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2021

“Because this piece of junk isn’t going anywhere without a mechanic.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall