dirty

Example Sentences

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To differentiate between us, I was nicknamed Dusty, because I was always outside getting dirty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s refreshing in the way a dirty martini is refreshing.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

This does smell quite dirty, and we look forward to learning more about it.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

"Sometimes people can get very embarrassed by pests because there is an inclination that maybe they're dirty, which actually isn't always the case," he said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Even the light from the room’s dirty windows makes it sparkle.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy