scrappy

Example Sentences

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In 1996, I met Jeff Bezos in their scrappy offices, and he was very frugal and ambitious.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

These are ideal for weeknight stir-fries, skillet chilis or brothy pots of beans where small, scrappy bits of protein can stretch themselves beautifully.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This” “It’s a coin toss between presumed front-runners Jean Smart and Lisa Kudrow, with Elle Fanning from ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ a scrappy spoiler in a strong field of candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The world's richest person is suing OpenAI over its transformation from a scrappy nonprofit into the $850 billion juggernaut behind ChatGPT.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“Will Bob come out on top again, or will the scrappy Jessica snatch victory from his clammy hands?!”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega