streetwise

Example Sentences

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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

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

“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