scrapper

Example Sentences

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Harris came across as a tough scrapper who could think on her feet and conceivably handle the rigors of the Oval Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Sean Dyche is a scrapper and his Everton side are enjoying a strong end to the season.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

But Daryl was always an old-school scrapper, giving him an edge.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2023

The Kraken defensemen are the ones expected to respond most physically when an opposing blue-liner or known scrapper starts going at guys.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

Bud Hayes has some reputation as a scrapper, and he certainly was all that I could handle, but if I hadn’t tripped over that blamed can I could have taken care of him all right.

From The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room by Chapman, Allen