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

But the Pumas, run ragged by the 12-month demands on their star players, were also at less than full strength.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

On a pitch which ragged at the R Premadasa Stadium, however, it was the degrees of turn offered by the ball which provided the focus on this occasion.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 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

I lie in the dark, listening to Richard’s ragged breathing.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone