gritty
Example Sentences
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“With vocals that are gritty, unforgiving, with just the right attitude, these guys are delivering exactly what I love to hear. The future looks bright, and I’m in.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Chicago was able to redefine its image from a gritty second city to a cultural and architectural hub after defeating New York’s bid for the 1893 exposition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
It’s the reset I reach for when I know groceries are en route and the counters feel a little gritty, a little sticky from a day of recipe testing.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
"Philadelphia is a hardworking, gritty city, a blue-collar city, and we take a lot of pride in that," said Meg Kane, the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 host city executive.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
He’s warm and gritty from the floor of the cellar.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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