scrappiness

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Recent Examples of scrappiness Tara said the governor-elect’s approach to campaigning reflects the scrappiness of their upbringing. Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022 The production had a scrappiness that matched its message: Don’t let the obstacles stop you from following your dream and being true to yourself. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022 Surprisingly, the movie stays true to the scrappiness of the series despite the technological advancements that happened throughout the '90s. Keith Langston, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2022 Craig brings strength, and athleticism to slash through the middle get dunks in transition and half-court sets, hit shots from midrange and occasionally deep (45.6% and 33%, respectively), and blue-collar scrappiness and strength to grab rebounds and finish putbacks in traffic. Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for scrappiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrappiness
Noun
  • This massive one by Salaün — her second of three en route to 19 points — was set up by the aggression of Leite, who became the attacker that moved Dallas’ defense.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Thomas Heatherwick gave a lecture at the Russian Pavilion, a questionable choice in itself and one that drew calls for a boycott, considering Russia’s curators canceled the country’s participation in the Biennale because of the country’s aggression in Ukraine.
    Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Before the Bucs' preseason finale, head coach Todd Bowles praised Sanders for his effort on special teams and his overall aggressiveness.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The Detroit Tigers came into last offseason with some money to spend and a lot of aggressiveness.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After decades of entrenched hostility, there are early, though admittedly fragile, signals that both Lebanon and Syria may be reconsidering their approach to Israel.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The war ended with a lopsided Israeli victory, and with Iran scrambling to find more ways to punish and deter Israel if hostilities resumed.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Scrappiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrappiness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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