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as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
rusty laws still on the books because no one bothered to repeal them
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as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
in a rusty voice the old man ordered us off his land
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But soldering is still a skill, as I was reminded with my early and very rusty attempts.
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Josh Hendrickson, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The largest reactor, Big Bertha, was a rusty hunk of metal about three feet across.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024
Because iron is one of the main ingredients, the formula is a red, rusty color that can stain sidewalks or walkways.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
Though her hooded Sophie Couture gown covered the hair, a wet look was visible with a rusty red hair color, courtesy of myDentity by Guy Tang.
—Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
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Josh Hendrickson, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The largest reactor, Big Bertha, was a rusty hunk of metal about three feet across.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2024
Because iron is one of the main ingredients, the formula is a red, rusty color that can stain sidewalks or walkways.
—Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
Though her hooded Sophie Couture gown covered the hair, a wet look was visible with a rusty red hair color, courtesy of myDentity by Guy Tang.
—Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024
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But momentum has taken a hit after being removed from Edinburgh 2026 even though the Commonwealth Games is largely deemed as archaic, its relevance dwindling over the decades, and a relic of a bygone era.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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One of the important things Conclave does is to slowly peel back archaic layers to reveal what all the hocus-pocus represents in this day and age.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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All individuals who use these medications should be alert to symptoms of a thyroid tumor, such as a lump in the neck, a hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing or swallowing.Karen Berger, PharmD, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Roberts shouted, his hoarse voice booming through the stadium speakers after the Dodgers’ pennant-clinching win over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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On floor 7½ of an antiquated New York City office building, hidden behind a filing cabinet, is a small portal that leads into the head of actor John Malkovich.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
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That time gave me a chance to appreciate the ride quality of the antiquated air suspension, which allows plenty of body roll side to side, but simply gobbles up road imperfections, dips, and speed bumps without so much as a hiccup.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Created by Ben Davies and Timothy Lee, Territory is boldly and unapologetically meat-and-potatoes television, in which everybody is gruff, sweaty and coated in a fine layer of dust, as if to reenforce the connection between these characters and the Top End.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately, Cullum softens the character’s gruff charm.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Digital Shift: Transforming Logistics And Supply Chains Traditionally, logistics and supply chains relied on manual processes and fragmented systems, but this model is quickly becoming obsolete.Shyam Alok, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Sogginess is obsolete since there is no bread nor absorbent toppings to get less crispy from the pickle juice.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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After a long time, two husky young crewmen leaned down from the heaving deck of 44303, caught me by the arms, and strained to drag me aboard.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Maitlis confirm her and Wilson were inseparable for a lot of the time in the lead-up to filming so the actress could best embody the news presenter — rollers in hair, husky voice, and all.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024
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Nearly two dozen mysterious markings have been discovered at a medieval manor house in Lincolnshire, England.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Like Baker, Fisher or Glover, Smith began as an occupational surname for those who worked with metal, its roots tracing back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon and medieval English periods.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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This course will cover theory and methods for documenting and assessing old buildings for repair, material handling, safe techniques for dismantling portions of the frame, as well as various repair and replacement techniques.Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Eva and her siblings were raised in Los Angeles Eva is the third oldest of her siblings.Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Rusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rusty. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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