scrappy

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These are ideal for weeknight stir-fries, skillet chilis or brothy pots of beans where small, scrappy bits of protein can stretch themselves beautifully.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This” “It’s a coin toss between presumed front-runners Jean Smart and Lisa Kudrow, with Elle Fanning from ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ a scrappy spoiler in a strong field of candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The world's richest person is suing OpenAI over its transformation from a scrappy nonprofit into the $850 billion juggernaut behind ChatGPT.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Once a scrappy underdog in a race that OpenAI appeared to have already won, the gap between the two companies has narrowed, with new data suggesting Anthropic’s growth continues to accelerate rapidly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“There’s nothing to be scared of, Nate. You're small and scrappy and can get out of any situation the world throws at you.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle