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gritty

[grit-ee] / ˈgrɪt i /




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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

It was the summer of 2019, and HBO’s new gritty teen drama was everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Brunson embodies Knicks fans as they see themselves: confident, gritty, crafty, a tad disrespected, good in a jam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Oleksandr Usyk came through a gritty contest to beat a game Rico Verhoeven and retain his heavyweight world titles.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The sound of gritty footfalls came, and I turned to see Declaration making the last climbing steps up Listening Rock.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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