ragged

Example Sentences

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The government blamed the disorder on a ragged retreat by the Syrian Democratic Forces that left the camp unguarded for hours and made it difficult to re-establish security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Facing obstacles – be they ragged clothes that triggered childhood bullying or high school classmates who ridiculed her for favoring country music over The Beatles – became a way of life for Dolly.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

She added a thick black-and-white band above the ragged stitches and finished the blond rim with the traditional contrasting ticking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

There were times when the bowling was ragged and part-time off-spinner Will Jacks struggled to contain.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Kermit was still feeling ragged from it, but he was better compared to four days ago, when he could barely stand up.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple