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
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