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Arizona pinstripes

Arizona pinstripes
 n.— «But after a few ruts with one wheel 14 inches above the other and wicked thorns scraping new “Arizona pinstripes” in the finish, it’s clear that not even a sturdy Rent-a-Wreck can make this expedition without permanent damage.» —“Itinerary” by Betsa Marsh Cincinatti Enquirer (Ohio) Apr. 27, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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