streetwise
Example Sentences
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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
A streetwise Scotland smothered France in defence and ran them through in attack, at one point stretching their lead to a scarcely credible 33 points.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Paxton is a sweet and eager missionary born into the faith; Barnes joined by way of her mother’s conversion and seems a bit more streetwise.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
Sean Dyche's side have got the nous and are streetwise, while Southampton are viewed by many as being naive and playing fantasy football, with their style of play under Russell Martin.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
“You want fair? How come a kid as streetwise as you seem to be is so naive when it comes to real life?”
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
