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ragged

[rag-id] / ˈræg ɪd /


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At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The group’s primal musical stew came from thoroughly American ingredients: ragged blues, chugging rock, narcotic country and hoarse soul.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Now, those taxpayer millions are peeling off and floating away in ragged, aquamarine chunks.

From Slate Jun. 19, 2026

Scott McTominay was at the heart of an intelligent first-half performance before the 4-0 lead and the cavalry coming off the bench made it a bit ragged.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Then she sends another gift: A ragged old sheet comes floating down.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman




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