gritty
Example Sentences
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But starting against a gritty, grinding opponent with a long history of making better teams look bad will provide a useful test.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
"The traditional DNA is gritty, tight rugby. We still have that, but we have tried to add an attacking mindset to that."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Chip stocks used to be the gritty part of the tech complex.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“With vocals that are gritty, unforgiving, with just the right attitude, these guys are delivering exactly what I love to hear. The future looks bright, and I’m in.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
He bent over and kissed him on his gritty brow.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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