gritty

Example Sentences

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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

“I’m not in a position where I can overreact,” Redick said when asked about the significance of a gritty win for a team that hasn’t accumulated many of them this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Indian Wells’ gritty courts, dry air and afternoon winds often reward patience and precise timing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Tiny dust particles suspended in the atmosphere are captured by raindrops and deposited onto surfaces, leaving a thin, gritty, reddish-brown residue.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

As he did so his bare feet grated on some gritty substance in the doorway.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw