gristly
Example Sentences
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Amid this chewy, gristly spectacle, Snyder’s own tongue remains firmly in cheek: From the brassy accompanying cover of “Viva Las Vegas” to the bright, satirical gloss of the visuals, he’s soliciting more smirks than screams.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2021
Most in this price range are just gristly meat or pork doctored with liquid smoke.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2020
Nothing is more unsatisfactory than handing your dog a tasty treat only to have it disappear down their gullet without even a moment of savoring the jus clinging to that succulent gristly end of beef.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2019
Or the more gristly, more controlled team that has tended to grind a little more, to come on strong rather than devour opponents from the start?
From The Guardian • Sep. 29, 2018
Too rancid and gristly even for the crows, it was crawling with maggots.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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