scrapper

Example Sentences

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Guralnick’s new book is the story of an immigrant scrapper who became a kingmaker with his unerring instinct for the main chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Sean Dyche is a scrapper and his Everton side are enjoying a strong end to the season.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

But Daryl was always an old-school scrapper, giving him an edge.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2023

A scrapper, fighter, hustler and striver, Inez — portrayed by Taylor in a fierce, career-defining turn — will not back down when it comes to the son she insists on fighting for.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

Say, that’s about the slickest scrapper round these parts.

From The Hound From The North by Bull, Charles Livingston