grafter

Example Sentences

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He went from working in the vineyards to becoming a master grafter and eventually owning land and opening his tasting room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2023

James Milner: I remember this player playing for Newcastle United and thinking he's a grafter.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2021

Jared is, however, a grafter married to a grifter.

From Slate • May 10, 2018

A grafter, a liar, a serial bankrupt, a serial divorcee!

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2016

At every turn and corner the grafter stands with his palm held out, and unless you grease it well you might as well abandon your cause at the start.

From Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator by Duffield, J. W.