rough-and-tumble
Example Sentences
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If EVs are coming for the world, this is the rough-and-tumble frontier.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Davey Lopes rose from a rough-and-tumble Rhode Island upbringing to become the Dodgers’ leadoff batter and second baseman as part of a historic infield from 1973-1981.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
In 1576 a theater rose in a rough-and-tumble London neighborhood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
Indeed, the Maddens found a certain frisson from the get-go in writing about their rough-and-tumble upbringing with a squeaky-clean pop flair.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
It was a rough-and-tumble version of his table in the Chrysopoesium, scattered with glassware and copper and piles of books.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
