rags

Example Sentences

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She told True West Film Center that she was a “real rags to riches story” and was raised by a single mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

That he hails from such a region has fuelled the rags to riches aspect of his story.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

If your social-worker friend envies your designer clothes, you don’t have to ditch your Prada for rags, but it’s probably better not to festoon your outfit with your biggest diamond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The tighter scope and folksy approach — from a score with more spare acoustic guitar than sweeping orchestral numbers and an abundance of drab peasant rags over plush regal garb — is refreshing, at first.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

“My pa talked to Mr. Soldano. Mrs. Soldano was burning a bunch of rags in kerosene to clear out the mosquitoes.”

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm