Adjective (2)
she was a scrappy girl despite—or, perhaps, because of—her small size
a pair of scrappy movie critics who can never agree on anything
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Conclusions: New York is favored in the American League Championship Series, but the Guardians are a pesky, scrappy baseball team.—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 After 14 years, seven studio changes, two kids, a California to Texas relocation, loads of gifts for Segura’s mom Charo, successful solo side-podcasts, global tours, and more, the scrappy podcast has surpassed everyone’s expectations.—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024 Already digital natives, not only are Gen Zers more likely to feel confident with tech, Knopp said, but the early career generation is willing to take more risks, work longer hours, and get paid less at scrappy firms just getting off the ground.—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024 Sage is drought-resistant and scrappy, especially when planted in a garden bed.—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for scrappy
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