rusted

Example Sentences

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On a Friday afternoon, villagers flocked to the old red-brick mosque, where a rusted sign reads "established 1480".

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

That day arrived when the enamel tub finally rusted through.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That only changed when the rusted school clock that stopped at 09:13 was discovered in a wardrobe in 2019 and sent to St Fagan's for conservation.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Venezuela’s oil infrastructure has degraded significantly over the last decade, with rusted pipes, skilled workers moving out, and plants in disrepair.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

I pass what looks like a park with rusted playground equipment and boarded-up storefronts.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas