Edsel
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Cybertruck, Tesla’s would-be competitor in the EV pickup truck market, has long since secured its place as the Edsel of the electric vehicle age.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Mr. Edsel recalled that after the ceremony, Mr. Barancik told him, “I’m so deeply appreciative of what you and the foundation have done, and it’s an honor beyond my ability to express it.”
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2023
Heck, Edsel Ford, long-time executive at the company that bears the name of his great-grandfather Henry Ford, couldn’t narrow it down to just one.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2023
Fans of defunct nameplates, like Meteor, Fairlane, Galaxie, Model A, and Edsel, will also find a treasure trove of material to sort through.
From The Verge • Jun. 21, 2022
Basil was in his Edsel, still scribbling furiously.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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