grime

Example Sentences

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Cinematographer Guillermo Garza shoots neglected settings like fine art, embracing the grime.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition to grime, gore and disdain for governments, the ragtime gangsters of “Peaky Blinders” provided a minor education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

She and other Alexandrians agree the tramway needs work: inside the hand-calligraphied blue exterior, grime covers every surface.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Irish rap trio Kneecap, pop singer Jade and grime artist Skepta are also on the bill across the weekend, alongside US singers Sombr and Role Model.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Every surface is covered in a layer of grime and graffiti, and the air is thick and sticky, like chowder soup.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam