grizzled
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She brings a change in tone compared with her grizzled predecessors, like Leo Gerard, the union’s longest-serving president.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fast facts: A grizzled version of the title character is played by Hugh Jackman in this drama, which reimagines the altruistic thief as an aging man grappling with his violent past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Matt Roush says, “I hope voters give grizzled veteran Sam Elliott his due for a memorable ‘Landman’ arc.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
"As a crime viewer, I've had enough of troubled, grizzled detectives in the wilderness battling their demons," he said.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
The lines on Camel’s grizzled face furrow deeper.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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