gritty

Example Sentences

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Itauma initially "wanted to be world champion by 20", but these gritty encounters tempered that ambition.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Luka Doncic finishes with 36 points as the Lakers surge in the final minute and lean on a gritty defensive effort in a 100-92 victory over Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Even when they were faltering in the fourth quarter amid a one-for-15 shooting streak, the Lakers showed their resilience with a gritty defensive effort that kept them in the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Skenes, 23, held the Dominican Republic’s collection of superstars to just one run over 4 ⅓ gritty innings, powering the Americans to a thrilling 2-1 win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“If there are any peels left,” she said, “the balls come out gritty and the customers complain.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago