crabbed
Example Sentences
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She also shaved her head — all to add authenticity as her queen evolved from youth to crabbed old age.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023
Such a crabbed view goes against how art is often created — spontaneously, with improvisation and serendipity.
From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023
This is a truly crabbed and reductive view of the man and his work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2021
Limbaugh might have had a choice at one point, a choice to stop being a crabbed, reactionary loudmouth and do something different.
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2020
My hands crabbed into half fists and I had to wear special gloves to keep them open.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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