raggedness

Example Sentences

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There’s an argument to be made that the raggedness in your voice is what gives the song its urgency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

With Qatar’s passes often going astray and its defensive raggedness repeatedly exposed, Ecuador had no problem holding onto its lead as Sanchez stood helpless in his technical area and the home fans fell quiet.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2022

But the occasional raggedness of the movie only enhances the credibility of its ambitions.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2019

When the breath starts to be ragged, tickle me, my deepest beloveds— so that the raggedness becomes confused.

From Slate • Oct. 5, 2016

Kino’s ragged white clothes were clean at least, and this was the last day of his raggedness.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck