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Ruston

[ ruhs-tuhn ]

/ ˈrʌs tən /

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noun

a city in N Louisiana.

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Words nearby Ruston

rustle, rustler, rustless, rustle up, rust mite, Ruston, rustout, rustproof, rustproofing, rust-through, rusty

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Example sentences from the Web for Ruston

Ruston, the closest town to Grambling, had a particularly gruesome reputation.
Eddie Robinson, College Football’s Winningest Coach|Samuel G. Freedman|August 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"That is Granny," said Miss Ruston, a gentle note in her eager voice.
Mrs. Red Pepper|Grace S. Richmond
"It might be too stimulating for him," suggested Miss Ruston.
Mrs. Red Pepper|Grace S. Richmond
"He doesn't look conscientious, to me," declared Miss Ruston.
Mrs. Red Pepper|Grace S. Richmond

But such a girl as Miss Ruston—I can hardly imagine her here.
Mrs. Red Pepper|Grace S. Richmond
"They say Miss Ruston does the most wonderful photographs," she observed.
Mrs. Red Pepper|Grace S. Richmond

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