ragged
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Leaving the crunchy, ragged edges on the paper, we stuffed our notice of intent into an envelope.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Norris took pole with a lap right on the ragged edge.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The group’s primal musical stew came from thoroughly American ingredients: ragged blues, chugging rock, narcotic country and hoarse soul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
It was deep, ragged, desperate howling, followed by a higher, sweeter, more piping sort of howl.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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