driving a rusty old beater
he drives a beater that just barely runs
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The Stars could have American Airlines Center all to themselves, but the chance for a new car is much more exciting, and potentially lucrative, than a 30-year-old beater that’s paid off.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025 He’s left to be the beater in the tynchal rather than represent the Frasers in the hunt, and, wow, even the way this guy bangs on that drum is depressing.—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 Perched in the top of a palm tree, Fred was waiting for the beaters to drive the tiger past.—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025 Before the snap, Maye identified Miami’s man-to-man coverage and alerted to a man-beater concept.—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beater
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