ragged

Example Sentences

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Should such a result come to pass this weekend, England may appear even more ragged than they were when Borthwick's era began.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Facing obstacles – be they ragged clothes that triggered childhood bullying or high school classmates who ridiculed her for favoring country music over The Beatles – became a way of life for Dolly.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

DeMond Chambliss used to run himself ragged with the small contracting business he owned in Columbus, Ohio: hanging drywall, chasing clients for payments and managing half a dozen employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

The band’s relationships to music and their own voices have changed with age: ragged choirboys as they are now, but still tuneful and beautiful.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

I’m setting the pace, and Jonah’s breathing goes ragged as he struggles to stay with me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison