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Recent Examples of gritty
McDermott called him a blue-collar, gritty player who can go deep into games and doesn’t get rattled often.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
And so, hounded by creditors and distressed by mounting debts, the remaining family had to leave their formerly genteel surroundings for the gritty, unsentimental shadows of the Yoshiwara.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
However, where the 50MP shot shines is in the fine details; the gritty, granular pavement, for example, is more distinct.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
The home, GameChat, and screenshot buttons are placed awkwardly, and not everyone will dig the design or the gritty texture on the grips.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
And so, hounded by creditors and distressed by mounting debts, the remaining family had to leave their formerly genteel surroundings for the gritty, unsentimental shadows of the Yoshiwara.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
However, where the 50MP shot shines is in the fine details; the gritty, granular pavement, for example, is more distinct.
—Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
The home, GameChat, and screenshot buttons are placed awkwardly, and not everyone will dig the design or the gritty texture on the grips.
—Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gritty
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First, there’s the unflinching political courage.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Released in February 2004, The Passion of the Christ is an unflinching depiction of the final 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ, played by Jim Caviezel.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 May 2026
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This shrub likes to grow in moist, organically rich soil, but also tolerates poor sandy soils and occasional dryness.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Mavillette Beach Provincial Park Not far from Yarmouth, Mavillette Beach Provincial Park offers over a kilometer of sandy coastline.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The risks in the space market were made vivid this week with the launchpad explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Like Stranger Things, The Boroughs features a supernatural mystery that is uncovered by a plucky group of underdogs—rather than teenagers, our heroes are a group of retirees who live in the titular retirement home.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But the aliens don’t seem to want to be a secret anymore, and there are a few plucky human allies willing to buck the system, most notably one Daniel Kellner (O’Connor).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Every aluminum bottle is covered in terracotta for an earthy, Mediterranean feel.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Brands combine botanicals, adaptogens and nootropics for both flavor complexity and functional depth — pairing something calming with something focusing, or something earthy with something bright.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That 25% rye firmly places it in the high-rye camp, while the Texas climate accelerates maturation, yielding a more expressive profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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And Chinese media highlighted Beijing’s resolute stance on American priorities — from trade to the Iran war — as evidence of Chinese confidence and American decline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The road’s hairpin turns and gravelly washes mean slow going; the trip from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs will likely take around two hours.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like many other succulents, 'Angelina' stonecrops are drought-tolerant, can grow in sandy or gravelly soil, and thrive in sunny, well-draining conditions.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Gritty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gritty. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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