scrappy

Example Sentences

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Serrano started strongly with sharp body work and accurate left hands from her southpaw stance, before the contest developed into a scrappier affair than expected.

From BBC

The 38-year-old Englishman extended that run to 17 with some clinical finishing in the first three sets against Clayton, who took a scrappy fourth to reduce his deficit.

From BBC

Against Villa, the pair put in another solid display in a goalless first half before Brazilian Gabriel started the goal-fest, scoring a scrappy goal three minutes after the restart.

From BBC

“Startups have to be scrappy and take advantage of these opportunities,” said Darrah, who has not invested in Brimstone.

From The Wall Street Journal

The things we tend to dismiss as scrappy, unfashionable or beneath notice often have more depth, more pleasure and more staying power than we give them credit for.

From Salon