What does rustbelt mean?
Rustbelt means A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns..
The rustbelt was hit hard by the recession because it no longer had the high-paying manufacturing jobs to keep the tax base up.
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Rustbelt means A region of dilapidated or former manufacturing concerns..
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The rustbelt was hit hard by the recession because it no longer had the high-paying manufacturing jobs to keep the tax base up.
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