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
Those of us who aren’t artists come here for them, too — their energy, ideas, ambition, scrappiness and keenness are what give this city its inimitable character.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
Through the lens of "It's Always Sunny," cooking off the radiator denotes a certain kind of Depression-era scrappiness.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2022
So long as Tim was losing his scrappiness, what was the use of fussing over him?
From Don Strong, Patrol Leader by William Heyliger
