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gritty

[grit-ee] / ˈgrɪt i /




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Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marked Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

It was the summer of 2019, and HBO’s new gritty teen drama was everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Chip stocks used to be the gritty part of the tech complex.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“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

While Jackson was bleating at her expense, Kate pressed something sticky, gritty, and cold into Reynie’s hand beneath the table.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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