scrappiness

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Recent Examples of scrappiness And even then, the chaos and scrappiness of it came through. Carl Kelsch, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2023 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 See All Example Sentences for scrappiness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrappiness
Noun
  • The Workplace Bully Forget the Hollywood version — the red-faced screamer, the open aggression bully.
    Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • That means reducing aggression, agitation, and sleep disturbances.
    Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • When expectant fathers face hostility or subtle exclusion at work, the consequences can extend beyond their own careers.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Questions were raised over Putin’s motives in calling the brief halt to hostilities, which came just after the Trump administration threatened to abandon peace efforts without tangible signs of progress.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Scrappiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrappiness. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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