gritty
Example Sentences
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Today's Knicks have won the hearts of fans with a gritty style that saw them reach the Eastern Conference finals last season and build a 13-game winning streak in the current playoffs.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He often leaned into the same gritty visuals that defined mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s viral AI spots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk came through a gritty contest to beat a game Rico Verhoeven and retain his heavyweight world titles.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“With vocals that are gritty, unforgiving, with just the right attitude, these guys are delivering exactly what I love to hear. The future looks bright, and I’m in.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
There was dust in her mouth, the taste of ashes, gritty and dry.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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