grubby

Example Sentences

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In Mohit’s telling, Laxman seems merely grubby and small-minded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

For admirers who like their Bard semidivine, it’s unappealing to think of him amid these grubby realities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

There were a few water taps around the edges but no proper showers and only grubby blankets on the floor.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

Heaven help the grubby finger that even attempts to graze their wings.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

“I ain’ afraid of Specters, all right,” the little boy said, thrusting forward his grubby chin.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman