gritty
Example Sentences
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The mysteries range far and wide over the U.K., from gritty streets to posh country homes, and 24 90-minute episodes are enough to keep you going all summer long.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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
The drama is thought to be an homage to the film noir style - a hallmark in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s, with its shadowy looks and gritty plots.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
I nod and swirl my feet through the rough grains, enjoying the gritty tickling at the bottom of my feet.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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