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ragtag

[rag-tag] / ˈrægˌtæg /




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Jo is thinking warm, bucolic thoughts as she observes the ragtag procession.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

A ragtag group of Duffer Brothers misfits teaming up to fight off eldritch horror might be the last safe bet in television.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

A ragtag ensemble, a daunting task, an uncertain journey: Here are all the makings of a classic fantasy tale, with the bonus additions of Mr. Stead’s droll humor and eye for whimsical detail.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

They entered the global stage as Yemen descended into civil war more than a decade ago when the ragtag militia fighters stormed Sanaa and ousted the government from most population centres.

From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026

The mayor is standing on the open- air platform, and as soon as we disembark we are herded in a ragtag line to a Grange Hall a block from the station.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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