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

With the mayor’s vocal support, Mr. Bratton put broken-windows policing to work, arresting “squeegee men” who smeared dirty rags across motorists’ windshields, holding them hostage for a “contribution.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

We say that the “Cinderella” story is rags to riches, but in all versions, especially the European ones, she is a noble girl put into the kitchen by her wicked stepmother.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

One photo showed a crew member holding a drainage pipe completely stuffed with what appeared to be rags.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025

So when we heard him whistle, we never knew whether to expect good news or bad, rags or riches.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey