scrappy

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Once a scrappy underdog in a race that OpenAI appeared to have already won, the gap between the two companies has narrowed, with new data suggesting Anthropic’s growth continues to accelerate rapidly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

World's richest person Musk is suing OpenAI over its pivot away from a scrappy non-profit into the $850 billion juggernaut behind ChatGPT.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Recently, companies ranging from top AI labs to software giants to scrappy startups have been hiring for an enigmatic position: “member of technical staff,” or MTS.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

However, Murphy took a scrappy 15th frame and turned the tables on his opponent to restore parity when Higgins missed a tricky red with the rest down the left cushion.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The scrappy puppy in the back seat, however, hops into the pilot's lap and starts gnawing on the control stick!

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein