streetwise
Example Sentences
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They will need to do far better against a City side that could be too sharp and streetwise for them, but their age is not an excuse.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 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
They are playing like a Dyche team too - hardworking and streetwise, but with a bit of quality too.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024
“I’ve been doing this for years — I am streetwise, not an idiot.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
She and Allen could see the road Nicholas was on, but, streetwise though they were, could do little to stop it.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
