scrappiness

Example Sentences

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The industry is known for its scrappiness, but the key to international growth is better production equipment, said director Umar Abdulmalik.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Those of us who aren’t artists come here for them, too — their energy, ideas, ambition, scrappiness and keenness are what give this city its inimitable character.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024

And McClendon has added scrappiness off the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2023

That said, if the nostalgia or scrappiness of radiator cooking still appeals, there are a few options.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2022

Perhaps the fact that this collection is final will excuse its air of scrappiness.

From The Sunny Side by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)