grubby

Example Sentences

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"Now she has two of our best cheeses in her grubby paws, and we are none the wiser."

From Literature

"I agree," said Specimen, pushing up his thick glasses with a long, grubby forefinger.

From Literature

She might be grubby and awkward on the ground, but in flight, the locals said, Mal Arvorian was a thing worth seeing.

From Literature

I look down the long, grubby platform, squinting to find the station sign.

From Literature

"Dirty" and "grubby" telephone boxes are a blight on a city centre, say local residents, who are calling for upgraded, digital communication kiosks to replace them.

From BBC