crabbed

Example Sentences

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This is a crabbed and mendacious interpretation of the law.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

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

At its core is one of the most crabbed conceptions of liberty ever penned by a Supreme Court justice.

From Slate • May 18, 2022

Abbott crabbed along beside him until Ben whirled with a reverse dribble, sprinted for the basket, and laid up the first two points of the game.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy