gritty

Example Sentences

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Itauma initially "wanted to be world champion by 20", but these gritty encounters tempered that ambition.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Luka Doncic finishes with 36 points as the Lakers surge in the final minute and lean on a gritty defensive effort in a 100-92 victory over Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Skenes, 23, held the Dominican Republic’s collection of superstars to just one run over 4 ⅓ gritty innings, powering the Americans to a thrilling 2-1 win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“I’m not in a position where I can overreact,” Redick said when asked about the significance of a gritty win for a team that hasn’t accumulated many of them this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Zahotep turned back to his drill and Ranofer started down the length of the shop, his bare feet cringing away from the gritty carpet of stone chips that covered the dirt floor.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw