haggard

Example Sentences

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But in 2024, Venezuela produced only about one percent of global crude, its industry left haggard by years of underinvestment, mismanagement and US sanctions.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

There’s Jay, looking a little haggard from the years of his life he has spent listening to these schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

"I did the one pair of wheels - I will say they're absolutely haggard," he laughed.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

He wore the haggard shell-shocked expression everyone wears after leaving transit.

From Slate • May 19, 2025

“That’s ridiculous. No one looks that haggard from working hard for a couple of days.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor