streetwise
Example Sentences
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Confined to Black’s apartment, they thrust and parry, Black offering a brand of streetwise divinity, White stewing in his own suicidal juices.
From New York Times
There has been a concerted effort inside the club to become more streetwise and 'manage the game' more.
From BBC
Fellow original cast member Michelle Rodriguez has been the star most vocal in her criticism of the franchise’s depiction of women, dating back to the initial script’s depiction of her streetwise character Letty.
From Los Angeles Times
In a physical game, Arsenal’s players were shoved and roughed up, while riling the home fans with streetwise tactics that might have pushed the boundaries of gamesmanship.
From Seattle Times
Then came the real big break — the lead in “Drumline,” the 2002 film about a streetwise drummer who struggles to fit into his college’s stringent marching band.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
