gritty

Example Sentences

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Running back Wayne Knight followed Chesney from James Madison and adds to an already gritty running back group that could become one of the team’s deepest units.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Skenes, 23, held the Dominican Republic’s collection of superstars to just one run over 4 ⅓ gritty innings, powering the Americans to a thrilling 2-1 win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“This was gonna be a gritty, tough game that we had to win with effort. And we did that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Larkin says both his own character and Hayman's "represent a gritty reality for audiences".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

There was a strong, gritty breeze blowing, and the street was in harsh relief, with even more sunlight, fewer shadows than before.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan