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

Torode described the winner as "a real talent" and "a grafter", while Wallace praised his "definitive style".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2020

The grifter has no esteem for the dim grafter, who lacks his inspiration and showmanship.

From Slate • May 10, 2018

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

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2016

“I think he was a cheap grafter and wanted to be tipped,” said Neale O’Neil.

From The Corner House Girls on a Tour Where they went, what they saw, and what they found by Hill, Grace Brooks