scrappiness

Example Sentences

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The industry is known for its scrappiness, but the key to international growth is better production equipment, said director Umar Abdulmalik.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

“Ultimately, it was a hard situation to dig out of, but we never quit. We really battled and showed our scrappiness that we’re going to be defined by this year.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2024

O’Neal’s scrappiness was originally what got her the job.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Darrah’s production is a mixture of scrappiness and chic, and emphasizes the otherworldliness of Soper’s conception.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023

I venture, then, to hope that the result, for all its scrappiness, will be found to have that unity which comes of method and an honest regard for letters.

From Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation by Henley, William Ernest