After the argument, his remarks became ruder, leaving everyone uncomfortable.

In urban vacant lots, ruderals often dominate the early stages of plant succession because they tolerate disturbance and poor soils.

A few ruderal flowers pushed through cracks in the city pavement, bringing unexpected color to the street.

A single ruderal pushed up through the cracked concrete, a stubborn sign of life amid the rubble.

The ruderous alley behind the old warehouse was strewn with broken bricks and torn posters.

The ruderation of the narrow lane took three weeks, as workers set each small stone in mortar by hand.

After the construction crews left, ruderalization quickly took hold along the roadside, with hardy weeds and pioneer species dominating the soil.

Despite repeated warnings, his ruderies at formal dinners embarrassed everyone.

Professor Ruderman presented his latest research on renewable energy at the conference.

The Rudermans volunteered to repaint the community center over the weekend.