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That result, in a scrappy match that saw few significant scoring chances, dented Costa Rica's chances of advancing to the 2026 finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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And the American roster was made up of a bunch of scrappy collegians who beat the odds with a mix of grit, discipline and hard work.

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The Panthers, who defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Tuesday’s Game 6 to repeat as champions, don’t exactly shy away from their scrappy reputation.

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Their goal in their personal work is to combine theme park-like art direction with scrappy, budget-friendly immersive theater, a term that typically denotes some level of active participation on the part of the guest.

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Callum: I hope Martin doesn't think he's off the hook because of one scrappy result.

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