gritty
Example Sentences
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Gritty spaces, such as Superchief Gallery, have been vocal about struggles to stay afloat.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Gritty paddle surfaces and the influence of topspin-trained tennis interlopers has accelerated pace and rewarded hitters who put extra English on the ball.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
But the moment other people started to bad-mouth Gritty, talking about how terrifying, creepy, and—dare I say—weird the Flyers’ orange, googly-eyed mascot was, we changed our tune and fast.
From Slate • Aug. 6, 2024
Gritty, triumphant and catchy, it showcased her ability to genre-hop between jazz, soul, hip-hop, dance and gospel without losing her sense of identity.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024
Gritty summer light spills through the open trapdoor into the cellar.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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