shabby
Example Sentences
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Super Micro Computer spiked 69% in May—not quite as good as its rival, Dell, but not too shabby.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Gone are the gritty warehouse districts, the nocturnal desolation of downtown and the shabby chic of South Beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
As he proved Saturday, he is not too shabby outdoors, either.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
He is obsessed with popular media and showbiz and the shabby values they embody.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
A couple of shabby myrtles dotted the area.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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