streetwise
Example Sentences
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Pulisic said Pochettino has helped to make a talented US team more streetwise ahead of the clash.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Before it had just been one big, bouncy blue and orange Macy’s balloon, streetwise New York City behaving like some bucolic basketball Mayberry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Salam's writing is both colloquial and kaleidoscopic, and the combination of high literary aspirations and streetwise storytelling can be traced back to his upbringing.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Heralded for her Olivier-winning performance as Alma in Williams’ “Summer and Smoke,” Ferran, a Spanish British actress, is completely fluent in the playwright’s grand, streetwise lyricism.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
“Neither do I. We’re not as streetwise as you, Dirtyhands.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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