gritty
Example Sentences
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As New York prepares to host the World Cup, the city is instead awash in Knicks blue and orange, reflecting a deep love for the gritty, unifying team chasing a historic NBA Finals victory.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
"The traditional DNA is gritty, tight rugby. We still have that, but we have tried to add an attacking mindset to that."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It’s not gritty and harsh, but rather stunning and lovely — an eerie contrast to the terror and bloodshed of the day itself.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Perhaps you might want to time-travel to Eve Babitz’s glamorous and gritty Los Angeles, or bite into a high-octane thriller.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
I sucked my tongue to unfreeze it, tasting the gritty dust.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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