streetwise

Example Sentences

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A streetwise Scotland smothered France in defence and ran them through in attack, at one point stretching their lead to a scarcely credible 33 points.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

How far it takes them against a streetwise England is the great unknown.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

They will need to do far better against a City side that could be too sharp and streetwise for them, but their age is not an excuse.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Paxton is a sweet and eager missionary born into the faith; Barnes joined by way of her mother’s conversion and seems a bit more streetwise.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

She and Allen could see the road Nicholas was on, but, streetwise though they were, could do little to stop it.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times