ragtag
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With training from Iran and the Lebanese faction Hezbollah, they evolved from a ragtag band of fighters with sandals and Kalashnikovs to a disciplined force fielding missiles and manufacturing its own projectiles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
They entered the global stage as Yemen descended into civil war more than a decade ago when the ragtag militia fighters stormed Sanaa and ousted the government from most population centres.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
Chandran says One Piece's universal appeal comes from its ragtag group of characters from different backgrounds.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
A ragtag group took to the Straits of Florida on a speedboat, wanting to spark a rebellion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Most of his time had been spent with a ragtag band of dirty-faced boys who carried out whatever schemes they could to survive.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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