gritty
Example Sentences
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But it was his grittiest—and that’s all Indiana needed for its famously stony coach to drop the scowl.
The gritty comeback was the catalyst for a far more convincing second set, breaking straight away and racing into a 4-0 lead before sealing the match with ease after 1hr 40mins.
From Barron's
"It's tough. There is wind. There are going to be bad shots. You got to make some gritty pars in these conditions," he said.
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“When creating potential pop tunes, Forté excels with light-hearted subject matter and instrumentation. However, when the Brooklyn native shifts to gritty themes and backdrops, his appeal diminishes rapidly. Fortunately, his softer selections redeem this album.”
From Los Angeles Times
But it was not enough to knock out the gritty Picasso, as Inoue settled for a unanimous decision win for the second fight in a row.
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